Jim Metcalf

Jim Metcalf
Jim Metcalf
	Jim Metcalf reading one of his own books
Born	May 11, 1920; Wichita Falls, Texas
Died	March 8, 1977 (aged 56)
Education	North Texas State University
Occupation	Television Journalist
Notable credit(s)	A Sunday Journal
Spouse(s)	Mary Ann Metcalf
Children	Marc,Michael,Jamie,Clare

James M. 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.[1] In 1975, Jim and his show were awarded the Peabody Award for "good writing, excellent photography, and artistic presentation." [2]

The Jim Metcalf Memorial Award was created in his honor, and is bestowed by the Press Club of New Orleans annually.[3]

He also wrote four volumes of poetry, one published posthumously, being described as "infatuated with words. He loved the language. He used it well." [4]

Works published

Jim Metcalf's Journal (1974) ISBN 0-88289-035-2
In Some Quiet Place (1975) ISBN 0-88289-088-3
Please to Begin (1976) ISBN 0-88289-140-5
Follow Another Star (1979) ISBN 0-88289-216-9
Collected Poems (2000) ISBN 978-1-56554-701-8

References

http://www.neworleansradiotheatre.org/wwloncam1.html Archived 2007-07-11 at the Wayback Machine New Orleans Radio Theatre
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2008-03-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Peabody Award archives
http://pressclubneworleans.org/AwdWin2006.htm Archived 2008-01-22 at the Wayback Machine Press Club of New Orleans
http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/3435836/used/Jim%20Metcalf's%20Journal Quote by Phil Johnson, WWL-TV, New Orleans

External links

WWL 50 year anniversary Has clips of Jim Metcalf as a reporter and on A Sunday Journal
The Past Whispers Text of some of his poetry
Jim Metcalf reciting some of his poetry, as featured on his TV program, "A Sunday Journal"

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[1] ttp://www.neworleansradiotheatre.org/wwloncam1.html Archived 2007-07-11 at the Wayback Machine New Orleans Radio Theatre

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2008-03-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Peabody Award archives

[3] ttp://pressclubneworleans.org/AwdWin2006.htm Archived 2008-01-22 at the Wayback Machine Press Club of New Orleans

[4] ttp://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/3435836/used/Jim%20Metcalf's%20Journal Quote by Phil Johnson, WWL-TV, New Orleans