- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Lee Bilyeu
- Nickname
- John L. Bilyeu
- John Bilyeu was born on December 14, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Santa's Christmas Circus (1966). He was married to Doris Bilyeu and Jenny Bilyeu. He died on March 25, 2015 in Lee's Summit, Missouri, USA.
- SpousesDoris Bilyeu(March 7, 1948 - January 2, 1981) (divorced, 3 children)Jenny Bilyeu(? - March 25, 2015) (his death, 2 children)
- John was a well known TV personality during the 50's thru the 80's He was the first person seen on KMBC Channel 9 when the first signed on. He was the first person seen and heard on tape. He was the first person seen in color both live and on tape.
- John Bilyeu replaced Dick Clark on American Bandstand when the show was live and Mr. Clark would take vacation.
- John Bilyeu ended every program he ever did with his trademark quote "Take care of yourself because I need you."
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