Bill Bradford
Bill Bradford
Bill Bradford joins the program to introduce his invention, Johnny Light. He explains the inspiration behind the product and its practical benefits for households. Bradford also details the ease of installation and the quality of the product.
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The “Johnny Light”
About Bill Bradford
Bill Bradford was a Texas-based inventor and engineer who co-created the Johnny Light, a toilet bowl light designed to remind users to lower the seat. Patented in 1996 with co-inventors Richie Mills and Jack Bryan, the product gained national attention through appearances on programs including Regis and Kathie Lee, Leeza, and Good Morning Texas, as well as coverage in Glamour Magazine. Bradford served as a Marine and worked in engineering at Bechtel and Huitt-Zollars until his retirement in 2015.
In this interview
- Explained the Johnny Light serves as both nightlight and seat-down reminder
- Described the product as well-made and easy to install
- Noted the Johnny Light includes high-quality batteries with purchase
- Discussed the inspiration and development process behind the invention
“It's a light that goes on the toilet to remind the folks that you left your seat up.”— Bill Bradford, in this interview
Since this interview
Bradford passed away on December 10, 2025, in Burleson, Texas, at the age of 73.
