Thomas Edward Bodett is an American author, voice actor, woodworker and radio personality, primarily as a host, correspondent and panelist for a number of shows that air on National Public Radio.
11 Facts About Tom Bodett
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Thomas Edward Tom Bodett was born on February 23,1955, in Champaign, Illinois, and raised in Sturgis, Michigan.
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In 1986, Tom Bodett was building houses in Homer, Alaska, and contributing to NPR's All Things Considered.
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Tom Bodett ad-libbed the famous line "We'll leave the light on for you" and has been the chain's spokesperson ever since.
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Tom Bodett was featured on the first Motel 6 podcast, released for the holidays.
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In November 2015, a new marketing campaign featuring Tom Bodett's voice premiered, highlighted by TV and radio commercials touting the investment in and renovation of Motel 6 properties nationwide.
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From 1993 to 1994, Tom Bodett was the spokesperson for Jamesway department stores in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and recorded radio commercials for it.
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In 1999, Tom Bodett started The Loose Leaf Book Company, a radio program that centered on author and book interviews, discussions, and dramatizations.
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Tom Bodett was a contributor to The Bob Edwards Show on XMPR and remains a member of the stable of panelists on Wait Wait.
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Tom Bodett hosted the public television program Travels on America's Historic Trails.
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Tom Bodett was a regular columnist for the webzine Mr Showbiz.