Jim Metcalf
Metcalf (May 11, 1920 – March 8, 1977) was a journalist for WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana where he served as anchor/reporter. He later became the host of A Sunday Journal from 1973 until his death from cancer in 1977, which was considered a "class act" in bringing ordinary people and their hobbies and interests to television. In 1975, Jim and his show were awarded the Peabody Award for "good writing, excellent photography, and artistic presentation." The Jim Metcalf Memorial Award was created in his honor, and is bestowed by the Press Club of New Orleans annually.
Jim Metcalf
- Name
- Jim Metcalf
- Born
- May 11, 1920
- Birthplace
- Wichita Falls, Texas
- Died
- March 8, 1977 (aged 56)
- Education
- North Texas State University
- Occupation
- Television Journalist
- Spouse
- Mary Ann Metcalf
- Nationality
- United States
- Honours
- Peabody Awards
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He also wrote four volumes of poetry, one published posthumously, being described as "infatuated with words. He loved the language. He used it well."
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• Name — Jim Metcalf • Born — May 11, 1920 • Birthplace — Wichita Falls, Texas • Died — March 8, 1977 (aged 56) • Education — North Texas State University • Occupation — Television Journalist • Spouse — Mary Ann Metcalf • Children — Marc, Michael, Jamie, Clare • Credits — A Sunday Journal
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• Jim Metcalf's Journal (1974) • In Some Quiet Place (1975) • Please to Begin (1976) • Follow Another Star (1979) • Collected Poems (2000)
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