FormerTodayweatherman Willard Scott dies at 87
Scott was the chief meteorologist for Today from 1980 to 1996, when he was replaced by Al Roker. Willard Scott, the beloved longtime weatherman on NBC’sToday,has died. “He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit. Willard Scott.Alan Singer/NBC/NBC NewsWire/Getty Willard was truly a broadcast #icon.” Their images would be featured on Smucker’s jelly jars during episodes ofToday. He graduated from American University with a degree in philosophy and religion....