Bobbie Wygant is an American journalist best known for playing Author for the book Talking to the Stars.
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Best Known For:The book Talking to the Stars
Breakthrough:Became a founding employee of WBAP-TV (now KXAS), the first television station in the Southwest in 1948
10 Quick Facts About Bobbie Wygant
- Full Name: Bobbie Wygant
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The book Talking to the Stars
- Current Employer: KXAS-TV
- Date of Birth: November 22, 1926
- Age: 99 years old
- Place of Birth: Lafayette, Indiana
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Phil Wygant
Bobbie Wygant Age
Bobbie Wygant is about 100 years old as of 2026. Bobbie Wygant was born in 1926.
Education
She attended Purdue University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and English.
- Purdue University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Psychology and English
Career & Work
Bobbie Wygant's career includes news and reporting roles with KXAS-TV, a television station and KXAS-TV (WBAP).
Organization: KXAS-TV
Role: Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Period: 1948–2018
Details: Fort Worth · First woman in the Southwest to host a general interest talk show
Organization: KXAS-TV (WBAP)
Role: Reporter / Critic / Anchor
Period: 1948–2018
Details: Fort Worth, Texas · Continuous employment for 70 years
Rise to Fame
Bobbie Wygant rose to prominence for her role for the book Talking to the Stars.
Notable Works
- Book: Talking to the Stars (Author, 2018) — Memoir of her career
Awards & Achievements
- Gold Circle Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Contribution to television
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bobbie Wygant
- Popular As: Roberta Frances Connolly
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 22, 1926
- Age: 99
- Birthday: November 22
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Lafayette, Indiana
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Phil Wygant
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$266,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $364,000–$5,193,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Phil Wygant (Spouse • Married 1947–1986)
