Background
Sr., John Cameron Swayze, was born on April 4, 1906 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Jesse Ernest and Christine (Cameron) Swayze.
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John Cameron Swayze, Sr.
Edit ProfileEducation
Student, University Kansas, 2025—2027. Student, Dramatic School, New York City, 2028—2029.
Career
Member editorial staff Kansas City (Missouri) Journal Post, 1930—1940. News commentator Stations KMBC/WHB, 1930—1940. Feature editor Kansas City (Missouri) Journal Post, 1940.
Member news staff Station KMBC, 1940—1945. News and special events director Western network NBC, Hollywood, California, 1946—1947. Radio and television news commentator NBC, New York City, 1947—1956.
Host Sightseeing with the Swayzes, 1950—1995. Television commercial spokesman numerous sponsors, 1956—1981. Reporter ABC, New York City, 1956—1995.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Greenwich Country Club, National Press Club, Lambs Club.
Connections
Married Beulah Mae Estes, October 29, 1932. Children: John Cameron Junior, Suzanne Louise Patrick.
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Nationality
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Religion
Presbyterian