Jack Williamson Grand Master
Considered “the” father of science fiction.
From This is True for 12 November 2006
writing
Book, TV & film writers, journalists, and songwriters who aren’t primarily performers
Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber Big-picture thinker
“They listened to my warning,” he said, and “did what I told them.”
From This is True for 5 November 2006
Christopher Glenn News explainer
I loved ‘In the News’ as a kid.
From This is True for 15 October 2006
Jerry Belson Comedy writer
Belson wrote for many classic comedy TV shows.
From This is True for 8 October 2006
Frederick H. Pough Gem in the Rough
Pough loved his work, and did it up to the minute he died.
From This is True for 9 April 2006
Devery Freeman TV writer
Freeman didn’t just write, he helped fellow writers get the recognition they deserved.
From This is True for 9 October 2005
Ray Holmes Gutsy pilot
Holmes had to make a split-second decision.
From This is True for 26 June 2005
Shana Alexander The non-ignorant
She was such a fixture on TV that her presence was parodied on Saturday Night Live.
From This is True for 19 June 2005
David H. Hackworth The well-decorated
Hackworth, America’s most-decorated living veteran, was essentially told to leave the military, or else.
From This is True for 1 May 2005