Jim Metcalf
TV Personality
1927 – 1977
Who was Jim Metcalf?
James M. Metcalf 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.
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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- Born
- May 11, 1927
Texas - Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of North Texas
- Died
- Mar 8, 1977
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on July 23, 2013
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