Donald A. Gillis (August 1, 1922 – April 23, 2008) was a Canadian-born American sportscaster who was sports director of Boston's Channel 5 (WHDH-TV through March 18, 1972; thereafter WCVB-TV) from 1962 through 1983. Gillis pioneered the 11 p.m. sports report in Boston during his tenure at WHDH-TV, becoming the dean of the city's sports anchors, and also would host highly popular candlepin bowling programs on the station.
Donald A. Gillis (August 1, 1922 – April 23, 2008) was a Canadian-born American sports announcer who headed Boston's Channel 5 (WHDH-TV through March 18, 1972; thereafter WCVB-TV) from 1962 to 1983. Gillis introduced the evening sports broadcast in Boston during his time at WHDH-TV, becoming the top sports anchor in the city, and also hosted popular bowling shows on the station.