Morry Alter

Morry Alter is a freelance video reporter, having left WCBS New York City in 2006.[1]

Starting his career at WCBS in September 1983 he was a feature reporter who won more than 20 Emmy awards and the Quill Award [2] for professional achievement in the field of journalism. In late 2005 Alter was talking of retiring from the pressure of full-time reporting. Renowned for his human interest stories he moved to a part-time reporting schedule[3] and, in October 2006 aged 63, he retired from WCBS.[1]

History

Alter is a two time graduate of the University of Iowa who holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Journalism. His broadcast career has included stops in Davenport, Chicago, San Diego, Washington, D.C., and Miami.

Post WCBS

In March he 2010 joined Susan Cheng (environmental educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension) to host a PBS TV special GoGreener which looked at practical, low cost ways to aid the environment.[4] He produces videos for companies and individuals.[5]

References
  1. "Morry Alter Final on Air WCBS no, 1 2006". Ypu Tube. 2005-08-24. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  2. "WCBS-TV Reporter to receive Quil Award 27 April 2006". Mercy College. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  3. "Morry to Alter his work week .... 21 October 2005". Daily News. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  4. "'GoGreener' TV show offers simple conservation tips 5 March 2010". Coirnellchronicle. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  5. "Morry Alter Production Reel 6 May 2010". You Tube. Retrieved 1 September 2016.


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