John (Bud) Hiestand was an announcer and actor in both the radio and television industries between the 1930s and 1980s. A graduate of Standford University (1930), Hiestand started his radio announcing and acting career during the 1930s, participating in a number of popular radio shows including "Amos and Andy" and "The Fred Allen Show". He sereved in the U.S. Office of War Information during World War II, producing "The Philippine Hour" and eventually became chief of theater operations in the Southwest Pacific. After the war, Hiestand appeared as an announcer and actor on numerous radio shows, including "The Kay Kyser Show", "The Great Gildersleeve", and "The Mel Blanc Show" He also appeared in a number of television shows, including "The Donna Reed Show". In addition to his work in radio and television shows, Hiestand made numerous radio and television commercials. Hiestand passed away in 1987.
From the description of John Hiestand papers, 1933-1986. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 70216986
