Background
Edwards, Bob was born on May 16, 1947 in Louisville. Son of Joseph Richard and Loretta Bernardine Edwards.
(Wit, wisdom, a silky southern voice--these were the quali...)
Wit, wisdom, a silky southern voice--these were the qualities that captivated millions of faithful Red Barber fans each Friday as he chatted with Morning Edition host Bob Edwards on subjects ranging from gardening to sports to the mysteries of life. This affectionate memoir will delight readers.
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Edwards, Bob was born on May 16, 1947 in Louisville. Son of Joseph Richard and Loretta Bernardine Edwards.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, U. Louisville, 1969; D.Pub. Service (honorary), University Louisville, 1985; Master of Arts in Communication, American U., 1972; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Grinnell College, 1991; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Spalding U., 1998.
News director, program director, Station WHEL-AM, New Albany, Indiana, 1968-1969; news anchor, Station WTOP-AM, Washington, 1972; correspondent, night editor, Mutual Broadcasting System, Washington, 1972-1973; associate producer, National Public Radio, Washington, 1974; co-host All Things Considered, National Public Radio, Washington, 1974-1979; host Morning Edit., National Public Radio, Washington, since 1979.
(Wit, wisdom, a silky southern voice--these were the quali...)
Served in the United States Army, 1969-1971, Korea. Member American Federation television and Radio Artists (national vice president since 1988), Radio-television Corrs. Association, Society Professional Journalists, U. Louisville Alumni Association, St. Xavier H.S. Alumni Association.
Married Sharon Ann Kelly, May 14, 1979. Children: Brean, Susannah, Eleanor.
