Background
Smith, Arthur was born on April 1, 1921 in Clinton, South Carolina, United States. Son of Clayton Seymour and Viola (Fields) Smith.
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Arthur Smith
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Arthur Smith, American Radio and television producer, composer. Named Baptist Layman of Year Southeastern Seminary Louisville, 1969; named to North Carolina Broadcasters Hall of Fame, 1990; recipient Religion Emphasis award American Legion, 1971, South Carolina. Tourism award State of South Carolina., 1979, Cine Golden Eagle award for film The Hawk and John McNeely, 1980, Lung Association award, 1993.
Education
Graduated from the high school.
Career
Recording artist, Radio Corporation of America Victor, 1936-1938;
band leader, composer, Station WSPA, Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1938-1941;
band leader, composer, Station WBT, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1941-1943;
band leader, composer, producer, Columbia Broadcasting System Radio, WBT, WBTV, Charlotte, 1945-1970;
producer, WSOC-television Cox Broadcasting Company, Charlotte, since 1970. Director Hardware Mutual Insurance Company, American Bank & Trust Company, Meat Centers. President Clay Music Corporation, Charlotte, 1960-1976.
Owner Arthur Smith Studios, Charlotte, since 1961. Vice president CMH Records, Los Angeles. Founder Arthur Smith King Mackerel Tournament, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina., 1976, Arthur Smith Kingfish, Dolphin, Wahoo Tournament of the Palm Beaches (Florida), 1983, Queen CityRecords, 1997.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Charlotte School of Arts, American Heart Association, Marine Science Council. Trustee, director Gardner Webb College. Trustrr Boys Home North Carolina.
Founder, chairman Arthur Smith Bluefish Tournament of New York. Chairman Alzheimer's Association Served with United States Navy, 1943-1945. Member American Federation Musicians (director local 342, president local 342 1943-1976), American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Salt Water Anglers Tournament Society (founder, chairman board), United States Sportsfishing Association (chairman 1985).
Clubs: Masons, Shriners, Kiwanis, Charlotte City, Red Fez.
Connections
Married Dorothy Byars, April 12, 1941. Children: Arthur Reginald, Constance (Mistress Wiley Brown), Robert Clayton.
Career
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1936 - 1938
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1938 - 1941
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1941 - 1943
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1945 - 1970
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1970
Awards
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Named Baptist Layman of Year Southeastern Seminary Louisville, 1969. Named to North Carolina Broadcasters Hall of Fame, 1990. Recipient Religion Emphasis award American Legion, 1971, South Carolina. Tourism award State of South Carolina., 1979, Cine Golden Eagle award for film The Hawk and John McNeely, 1980, Lung Association award, 1993.Named Baptist Layman of Year Southeastern Seminary Louisville, 1969. Named to North Carolina Broadcasters Hall of Fame, 1990. Recipient Religion Emphasis award American Legion, 1971, South Carolina.
Tourism award State of South Carolina., 1979, Cine Golden Eagle award for film The Hawk and John McNeely, 1980, Lung Association award, 1993.