Robert Frederick Larson

Background

Larson, Robert Frederick was born on March 24, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Trygve and Solveig Johanna (Larsen) Larson.

Education

Bachelor, Muskingum College, 1953. Master of Divinity, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1956. Th.M, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1960.

Master of Arts in Communications, University Mich, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Mich, 1969.

Career

Producer, director, WITF-television, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1964-1968; assistant manager program development, WITF-television, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1968-1970; president, general manager, WITF-television, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1970-1983; executive secretary radio/television, Pennsylvania Council Churches, Harrisburg, 1967-1970; president, general manager, WTVS-television, Detroit, 1983-1995; president emeritus, WTVS-television, Detroit, since 1995; president, The Larson Communications Group, Inc., since 1996. Board directors Am's. Public television Stations, Michigan Public Broadcasting, Interlochen Center Arts, Mich's Children, New Detroit Inc., Community Telecom.

Network, Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc., Control Business District Association, New Center Area Council, William Tyndale College. Former vice Chairman, Board Of Directors Public Broadcasting Service.

Achievements

• Robert Frederick Larson has been listed as a noteworthy communications production company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Detroit Council of Churches, Detroit Presbytery. Member Detroit Athletic Club. M C.

Connections

Married Shirley Ann Burch, August 20, 1955. Children: Robb Jonathan, Peer Christopher.

Father:

Trygve Larson

Mother:

Solveig Johanna (Larsen) Larson

Spouse:

Shirley Ann Burch

child:

Robb Jonathan Larson

child:

Peer Christopher Larson