George Putnam, RIP
TV newscaster George Putnam has died. Read his LOS ANGELES TIMES obituary here.Putnam was frequently cited as the inspiration for the Ted Baxter character on THE MARY TYLER MOORE show.
Make your own judgment based on the videos below.
Comments
Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end.
Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end.
Didn't Ted Knight say that he based everything about the Ted Baxter character on George Putnam?
Posted by Big Gary in Pharr, Texas on 09/16 at 08:51 AM
Big Gary--Oh, there's probably no doubt he did, I was just being coy in my setup.
Posted by Paul on 09/16 at 09:11 AM
I didn't realize they had this kind of info-mercials back in the '50s.
Where can I sign up for the "illustrated, detailed course in perversion" George is promoting here?
Where can I sign up for the "illustrated, detailed course in perversion" George is promoting here?
Posted by Gary Cooper in McAllen, Texas on 09/16 at 09:19 AM
Gary Cooper--let us know when you find out!
Posted by Paul on 09/16 at 09:43 AM
He was right though, look what perversions there are now with the internet.
Posted by Guy on 09/16 at 03:48 PM
How does one qualify for the title "outstanding news reporter"?
Posted by kingmonkey in Athens, Ontario on 09/17 at 05:31 AM
I was once out standing in my field, then I came in.
Posted by Guy on 09/17 at 06:41 AM
Guy--ooow, that's an old joke!
Posted by Paul on 09/17 at 07:16 AM
Kingmonkey--it's a self-awarded honor.
Posted by Paul on 09/17 at 07:16 AM
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