Ralph McInerny Mystery novelist
McInerny was best known the Father Dowling Mysteries series.
From This is True for 31 January 2010
writing
Book, article, TV & film writers, and journalists.
H. Harrison Hurt Safety engineer
Hurt was a fascinating expert, explaining everything from how (and why) airplanes fly, to motorcycle safety.
From This is True for 6 December 2009
Larry Gelbart M*A*S*H co-creator
Gelbart wrote some of the most thoughtful comedy ever aired.
From This is True for 13 September 2009
Malik Akhmedilov Pro-freedom journalist
Akhmedilov, an investigative reporter, was the fourth assassinated by Russian federal forces.
From This is True for 16 August 2009
Tom Braden Columnist (and spy!)
A syndicated newspaper columnist with the most interesting back story possible.
From This is True for 5 April 2009
Irving R. Levine Newsman
Levine was known for his lucid explanations of economics that average people could understand
From This is True for 29 March 2009
Ann Bryan Mariano War correspondent
Mariano was a war correspondent.
From This is True for 8 March 2009
Gordon Mitchell Jazzy sitcom writer
Mitchell balanced two careers: jazz musician, and TV comedy writer.
From This is True for 18 January 2009
Donald E. Westlake The prolific
He used at least 10 pen names in addition to his own, since people had a hard time believing one person could be so prolific.
From This is True for 28 December 2008
Irving Brecher Comedy writer
Brecher was a writer with a knack for comedy.
From This is True for 16 November 2008