Background
Kurtis, William Horton was born on September 21, 1940 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of William A. and Wilma Mary (Horton) Kurtis.
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William Horton Kurtis, American Broadcast journalist. Recipient Chicago Area Emmy for reporting Chicago conspiracy trial, 1970,Saigon fall, 1976, Belfast investigation, 1976; National Emmy for documentaries on Agent Orange (Overseas Press Club award 1976), fall of Saigon, 1980, Amer-Asian Children; Peabody award for Columbia Broadcasting System Reports The Plane That Fell From the Sky.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, U. Kansas, 1962; Juris Doctor, Washburn U., 1966.
Career
News reporter, Station WBBM-television-television, Chicago, 1966-1970; anchorman, reporter, Station WBBM-television-television, 1973-1982, 85—; correspondent, Columbia Broadcasting System News, Los Angeles, 1970-1973; co-anchor, Columbia Broadcasting System Morning News, 1982-1985; now host, producer, A&E television Network-Investigative Reports, New York City.
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Membership
Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1962-1963. Member American Bar Association, Sigma Delta Chi.
Connections
Married Helen M., July 7, 1963 (deceased 1977). Children— Mary Kristin, Scott Erik.
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American
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Recipient Chicago Area Emmy for reporting Chicago conspiracy trial, 1970,Saigon fall, 1976, Belfast investigation, 1976. National Emmy for documentaries on Agent Orange (Overseas Press Club award 1976), fall of Saigon, 1980, Amer-Asian Children. Peabody award for Columbia Broadcasting System Reports The Plane That Fell From the Sky.Recipient Chicago Area Emmy for reporting Chicago conspiracy trial, 1970,Saigon fall, 1976, Belfast investigation, 1976. National Emmy for documentaries on Agent Orange (Overseas Press Club award 1976), fall of Saigon, 1980, Amer-Asian Children. Peabody award for Columbia Broadcasting System Reports The Plane That Fell From the Sky.