John F. White Educational TV pioneer
White built up “educational” TV.
From This is True for 24 April 2005
public service
Cops, firefighters, medics, soldiers, and similar
Simon Eisdorfer The very patient
He created the nation’s first police Hostage Negotiation Team.
From This is True for 20 March 2005
Richard Dutrow Superdad
Dutrow was a father figure to more than 250 boys, often saving their lives.
From This is True for 13 March 2005
Karl Linn The well-grounded
“The garden touches a core of humanness.”
From This is True for 6 February 2005
Nick McDonald The captivating
“It feels good that I got the guy who got the president.”
From This is True for 23 January 2005
Oleta Kirk Abrams Victim advocate
Abrams founded the first rape crisis center in the U.S.
From This is True for 9 January 2005
Harold Benjamin The supportive
Benjamin figured cancer patients needed some support.
From This is True for 19 December 2004
Jeremiah Baro and Jared Hubbard Best buddies
Baro and Hubbard grew up together, joined the military together, and died together.
From This is True for 7 November 2004
Iceal Hambleton Accidental spy
Hambleton’s life was so interesting, it became a successful film.
From This is True for 19 September 2004