Tag: Obituaries
Former PBS president Lawrence Grossman remembered for advancing network, defending journalism
Grossman, who died Friday at the age of 86, backed expansion of "The MacNeil/Lehrer Report" and was involved in launching "Frontline."Former PBS ombud Michael Getler dies at 82
Michael Getler was “fully committed to the integrity of our work,” said PBS President Paula Kerger.Mark Brush, digital director for Michigan Radio, dies at 49
“He’s one of those bright lights you don’t run into very often,” a colleague said.Toledo’s Timonere, early champion of children’s television, dies at 83
Her work led to a Fred Rogers Award in 2003 from CPB for excellence in children’s television.Dan Miller, former executive director of Iowa Public Television, dies at 66
Miller is credited for guiding the nine-station network through the digital television transition to increased viewership.Iowa broadcaster Don Forsling dies at 80; was on NPR Board in early years
“Radio listeners loved him for his wry sense of humor and deadpan delivery,” according to Iowa Public Radio.Jacquie Jones, former executive director of Black Public Media, dies at 52
Friends and colleagues remember Jones as an advocate for living up to public media's ideals for reaching underserved audiences.Mariam Stepanian, Valley Public Radio GM, dies at 64
Stepanian was an “unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled successes.”Former NPR diversity leader Walterene Swanston-NuevaEspana dies at 74
“From the minute I set foot in the door at NPR, Walt was a source of friendship and wise counsel,” said NPR ...Fans of Joe Frank remember the storyteller’s dark sonic magic
The radio artist, who died Monday at 79, influenced many audio producers by expanding the medium's potential as an art form.Radio artist Joe Frank dies at 79
Frank produced more than 200 programs for NPR and KCRW.Former CPB Board chair Alan Sagner dies at 97
Sagner, a New York businessman, was nominated to the board in 1994 by President Clinton.Raymond Wittcoff, early proponent of educational TV, dies at 96
In a 1952 speech, Wittcoff called for “a bold and forthright plan for the creation of a national educational television network.”In memoriam, 2017
A look back at public broadcasters we remembered in obituaries this year.WCET’s Grace Hill dies at 78 following 47-year career
Pledge show producer TJ Lubinsky called Hill “one of the all-time great programmers.”
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