Wayne Howell Chappelle (February 16, 1921 – July 8, 1993)[2] was a voice-over announcer for the NBC television and radio networks from 1947 through 1986.
He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and became one member of a core group of New York-based announcers including Don Pardo, Bill Wendell, Jerry Damon, Arthur Gary, Vic Roby, Mel Brandt, Gene Hamilton, and Howard Reig who handled not only introducing and closing programs, but also teasers and promotions for the network's shows.
Among the television programs he announced on were Broadway Open House, Music Bingo, Dotto, Say When!
Howell presumably provided voice-overs for numerous other NBC programs during his tenure, often as a substitute for the show's regular announcer.
Wayne Howell remained with NBC as a full-time staff announcer, at a time when the position was being phased out.