Background
Cavett, Van Andrew was born on August 5, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Van A. and Anne (Broyles) Cavett.
Cavett, Van Andrew was born on August 5, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Van A. and Anne (Broyles) Cavett.
Bachelor, Millsaps College, 1953; Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1957.
Reporter, The World News, Roanoke, Virginia, 1957; copy editor, The Chattanooga Times, 1957-1964; copy editor, reporter, The Louisville Times, 1964-1969; editorial writer, The Louisville Times, 1970-1974; editorial page editor, The Louisville Times, 1974-1986; editorial page editor, The Courier Journal & Louisville Times, 1986-1988; comment pages editor, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1989-1997.
With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member National Conference Editorial Writers (president 1985).
Married Virginia Caroline Bradley, September 26, 1959. Children: Anne C., V. Andrew III.