Here is the reference from RAMP 24/7 - He was a Cincinnati radio/tv personality back in the '70s.
Remembering John Wetherbee
• It is with great sadness that the Friends Of Georgia Radio announces the passing of John Wetherbee, literally a towering figure in meteorology and broadcasting. Standing at 6ft 9in, "Big John" was a beloved figure known nationwide for his dynamic presence as a meteorologist, TV and radio...
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