Yearly Archives: 2004

Remembering Culinary Legend Julia Child

From ABC News — 8/1/2004 Espionage to Escargot: Remembering Culinary Legend Julia Child Julia Child was irrepressible. Hers was the mother of all cooking shows — literally. The French Chef went on the air in 1963, and gave birth to a whole new genre, both in television and in the kitchen. With quotes such as … | Read more.

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Trish Lawless Missed

From Brigid Sullivan “Vibrant,” “energetic,” “bubbling with life” — these are words that come to mind for all whose path Trish crossed. Dedication is another. Trish joined WGBH’s Production Services team in 1986. Five years later she moved to The Caption Center, becoming what her colleagues call “an anchor” of our Media Access Group. Presenting … | Read more.

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Former Boston University Professor Murray Yeager Dies at 75

Don Hallock: Yeager was an inspiring teacher and mentor for BU/WGBH scholars. From the Boston Globe Murray Yaeger, at 75; challenged students at BU When Dr. Murray Yaeger invited colleagues to speak to his famous introductory communication course at Boston University, he made them rehearse. ”Otto, I don’t just want you to lecture. I want … | Read more.

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Life of Alastair Cooke Memorialized in Appropriate Style

From David Atwood – 10/18/2004 (This piece is presented as written by David, and presented on his Web site. It is used with permission) Just back from London and the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Times of Alistair Cooke last Friday. I don’t know why I went; there were few GBH types there … | Read more.

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Sir Alistair Cooke: The rich, calm, beguiling and wise voice

From the London Times (excerpts) – 10/16/2004 The Abbey says a final farewell to the rich, calm, beguiling and wise voice of Alistair Cooke The American flag was flown from Westminster Abbey for the first time yesterday in honour of Sir Alistair Cooke, who died this year at the age of 95. Inside, the packed … | Read more.

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