Background
Catsis, John R. was born on July 9, 1933 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Lucas and Barbara Vera (Halkioupoulo) Catsis.
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This landmark text is intended to be the most complete source of information ever published covering all aspects of sports broadcasting. Catsis first examines the history of radio and TV sports broadcasting, opportunities to work in the industry, how ratings work, the business side of sports broadcasting, radio and TV technology, and the role of the producer. Then, the hands-on aspects of sports broadcasting, such as preparation through play-by-play and color commentary, are explored. This comprehensive text aids students and professionals in sharpening their skills and creates a greater awareness of the broad complexities involved in creating a quality sports broadcast.
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Catsis, John R. was born on July 9, 1933 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Lucas and Barbara Vera (Halkioupoulo) Catsis.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1957; Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1959.
News director/anchor, KPRC-AM television, Houston, 1961-1965, 67-70; news director, KTRH-AM, Houston, 1973-1974; transportation reporter, KHOU-television, Houston, 1974-1976; president, general manager, stockholder, KIVA-television, Farmington, New Mexico, 1977-1981; president, stockholder, KYKN-FM, Grants, New Mexico, 1978-1981; owner, president, KIVA-FM, Santa Fe/Albuquerque, 1981-1986; co-owner, The Sabio Group, Santa Fe, since 1986; executive producer, WMTW-television, Portland, Maine., 1988-1990; associate professor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, since 1990; producer Olympic Games, NBC-television, Atlanta, 1996; director, Summer Photo Workshops, Stillwater, since 1997.
(This landmark text is intended to be the most complete so...)
Chairman Town Forum 2000, Farmington, 1980. With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member Outdoor Writers Association American, Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers Association (board directors 1985-1988, 95-97, president 1997-2000, Selected Works award 1993).
Married Connie Louise Thibeau, September 6, 1969. 1 child, Alexander Thibeau.