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Adie, Kate (1945-...), an English radio and television journalist, became the chief news correspondent of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in 1989. See more »

Adams, Phillip

Adams, Phillip (1939-...), is one of Australia's best-known broadcasters, filmmakers, and social commentators.

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Adie, Kate

Adie, Kate (1945-...), an English radio and television journalist, became the chief news correspondent of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in 1989.

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Armstrong, Edwin Howard

Armstrong, Edwin Howard (1890-1954), an American electrical engineer and inventor, made important contributions to electronics and radio communication.

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Baird, John Logie

Baird, John Logie (1888-1946), a Scottish engineer, gave the first public demonstration of a television technology that used mechanical devices in the camera and receiver.

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Basov, Nikolai Gennadievich

Basov, Nikolai Gennadievich, BAH suhf, nee kaw LY geh neh DEE yuh vihch (1922-2001), was a noted Russian physicist.

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Brinkley, David

Brinkley, David (1920-2003), became one of the most popular and respected journalists in the history of American television.

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Brokaw, Tom

Brokaw, Tom (1940-...), became a well-known United States newscaster.

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Buscaglia, Leo

Buscaglia, bu SKAL yuh, Leo (1924-1998), was a popular American author, educator, and lecturer best known for his optimistic messages about love.

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Carson, Johnny

Carson, Johnny (1925-2005), a popular American entertainer, became famous as host of "The Tonight Show" on television.

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Cosell, Howard

Cosell, Howard (1918-1995), was one of the best-known and most controversial personalities in the history of American sports broadcasting.

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Cronkite, Walter

Cronkite, Walter (1916-...), an American journalist, became famous as a television newscaster.

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De Forest, Lee

De Forest, Lee (1873-1961), was an American inventor who pioneered in the technology of radio and television.

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Farnsworth, Philo Taylor

Farnsworth, Philo, FY loh, Taylor (1906-1971), an American inventor, was a pioneer in television technology.

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Gifford, Frank

Gifford, Frank (1930-...), was a star college and professional football player who became a popular sports personality on television.

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Kaltenborn, H. V.

Kaltenborn, KAWL tuhn bawrn, H.

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Kelly, Paul

Kelly, Paul (1947-...), is an Australian political newspaper journalist and author.

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Koppel, Ted

Koppel, Ted (1940-...), an English-born newsman, ranks among the most respected journalists in American television.

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Marconi, Guglielmo

Marconi, Guglielmo, mahr KOH nee, goo LYEHL moh (1874-1937), was an Italian inventor who popularized wireless telegraphy, or radio (see Radio).

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O'Connor, Carroll

O'Connor, Carroll (1924-2001), an American actor, gained fame as the bigoted blue-collar character Archie Bunker on television.

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