William T. Harrington (September 29, 1925 – February 14, 1998) was an American sportscaster, children's television host, and news reporter for WHDH radio and WCVB-TV in Boston.

His performances with the North Shore Players led to radio work while still a student at Lynn English High School.

and served in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II and was a broadcaster with Armed Forces Radio.

[7] Soon after his departure from WCVB-TV, Harrington was hired as a public relations consultant by Massport interim executive director Kenneth C.

He later married journalist Helen Woodman who was the owner and editor of the State House News Service in Boston, Massachusetts.