W. Carter Merbreier

W. Carter Merbreier (August 2, 1926 – August 9, 2016) was an American television personality. He was ordained Lutheran minister and former police chaplain for the Philadelphia Police Department. Merbreier created and co-hosted the long-running syndicated children's television series Captain Noah and His Magical Ark from 1967 to 1994.

W. Carter Merbreier
Born(1926-08-02)August 2, 1926
DiedAugust 9, 2016(2016-08-09) (aged 90)
NationalityAmerican
TelevisionCaptain Noah and His Magical Ark (1967 - 1994)
Spouse(s)Patricia Merbreier
Children1 daughter
Parents
  • Adolphe Merbreier (father)
  • Retta Carter (mother)

Merbreier was born on August 2, 1926 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania and died on August 9, 2016 in Audubon, Pennsylvania at the age of 90.[1]

References

  1. 6ABC. "Philadelphia TV Pioneer Captain Noah dies at age 90". www.6abc.com. Retrieved 2016-08-08.