The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park just emailed out this event. If you read my blog, then you might want to attend. Sure wish I could!
Here is more from the society's email:
Noon Lecture
The History of Houston Broadcasting 1919–2019
by Phil Stewart
Thursday, August 15, 2019
12:00–1:00 p.m.
The Heritage Society Tea Room
Free for members, $5 for non-members
Phil Stewart has worked in in all facets of the broadcasting industry for over 35 years. He will discuss the beginnings of Radio in Houston, from the granting of licences in the early 20’s to the development of television in the 50’s. Along the way, he will discuss Houstonians who were responsible for the development and innovations that affected broadcasting around the world. These would be Jesse Jones, Ross Sterling, William P. Hobby, Oveta Culp Hobby, Oscar Holcomb, Glen McCarthy, Howard Hughes and many more. He will also discuss the personalities along with tapes of their work including Ron Stone, Doug Johnson, Hudson and Harrigan, Paul Boesch, Bill Young, Dan Rather, Jessica Savitch, Steve Lundy, Larry Kane, Stevens and Pruett, Marvin Zindler, Bill Bailey and many more. Most of these recordings are over 50 years old and he will include brief programs of the 40th and 50th anniversaries of Houston television stations.
Five years ago, Phil went into semi retirement and became a certified professional tour guide and joined the Professional Tour Guide Association and eventually became the organization’ s Vice President and eventually President. He currently serves on the organization’s board of Directors. He is a historian and Houston native. He purchased Discover Houston Tours and currently conducts tours of Houston, NASA, the San Jacinto Battleground, etc. Please join us for this exciting lecture.
If you would like to reserve a lunch, please contact Sheryl Tyler at styler@heritagesociety.org or 713-655-1912.
https://www.heritagesociety.org/
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