Larry Tesler Computer interface pioneer
Yeah, he invented cut & paste, but also so much more.
From This is True for 23 February 2020
Volume 9
2020-2021
George Coyne Scientific priest
Coyne’s goal in life: to lead the reconciliation of theology and science.
From This is True for 16 February 2020
Roy Walton Magician’s magician
“A typical Roy Walton trick is so perfect that to alter it in any way usually diminishes its impact.”
From This is True for 9 February 2020
Fred Silverman Media titan
“His impact on television was incalculable.”
From This is True for 2 February 2020
Sonny Grosso Good cop
Grosso was one of the real detectives behind ‘The French Connection’, and went on to work in TV and films.
From This is True for 26 January 2020
Buck Henry Comic genius
I think his most enduring legacy is co-creating (with Mel Brooks) ‘Get Smart’ for TV.
From This is True for 12 January 2020