What is Topper Shutt’s real name? It’s a question and no one knows its answer except Topper Shutt. His name is a mystery for years and it has been questioned several times. People mostly ask is Topper Shutt his real name or is there any story behind his name. Chief Meteorologist at WUSA channel 9 in Washington, DC and forecaster for WHUR-FM, Topper Shutt began his career with CNN in Atlanta. He joined CNN as weather producer and substitute weather anchor. Topper Shutt moved as a weekday weather anchor position at WTVK-TV In 1984 and served there for one year as a weather anchor. In 1988, he joined 9news. From 1981 to 1984 in the broadcasting field his first position was as weather producer and substitute weather anchor for CNN in Atlanta. In 1988, he earned the American meteorological society’s seal of approval for both television and radio.
Who what is the story behing his name?
"Arlington, Va.: Totally non-weather related question. Is Topper Shutt your real name? Is there a story behind it?
Topper Shutt: Yes. Yes, there must be but Mom and Dad have not shared it with me. Topper is also my Dad's nickmane but my real name."
Topper Shutt's real name is Topper Shutt! Mystery solved. Check out this YouTube video of Topper Shutt with an exercise ball: