Harry Austin Peterson Sr.

Background

Sr., Harry Austin Peterson was born on July 10, 1906 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of Harry Claude and Lillian Marie (Williams) P.

Career

Writer-producer, Young and Rubicam, 1936-1942; head of program section, Armed Forces Radio Svc., 1942-1945; partner, Ted Bates and Company, Hollywood, California, 1945-1960; executive, First Johnny Carson Show, Columbia Broadcasting System television, 1952; freelance writer, 1960; consultant, ABC television, 1960-1962; head, Advertising Council, Hollywood, 1963-1970; television producer, Family Theater Prodns., since 1970.

Membership

Major United States Army, 1942-1945. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, Radio Pioneers.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, traveling.

Connections

Married Audrey Lolita Marks, 1933 (divorced 1963). Children: Jon and Christopher (twins). Married Maxine Claire Snyder, November 10, 1963.

1 child, Harry Austin Junior.

Father:

Harry Claude P.

Mother:

Lillian Marie (Williams) P.

Spouse:

Audrey Lolita Marks

Spouse:

Maxine Claire Snyder

child:

Jon and Christopher Sr. (twins)

child:

Harry Austin Junior Sr.