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{{for|the English footballer|Jim Metcalf (footballer)}}
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'''James M. Metcalf''' (May 11, 1927 – March 8, 1977) was a journalist for [[WWL-TV]] in [[New Orleans, Louisiana]] where he served as anchor/reporter. He later became the host of ''A Sunday Journal'' from 1973 until his death from [[cancer]] in 1977, which was considered a "class act" in bringing ordinary people and their hobbies and interests to television.<ref>http://www.neworleansradiotheatre.org/wwloncam1.html New Orleans Radio Theatre</ref> In 1975, Jim and his show were awarded the [[Peabody Award]] for "good writing, excellent photography, and artistic presentation." <ref>http://128.192.29.189/archives/ Peabody Award archives</ref>
'''James M. Metcalf''' (May 11, 1920 – March 8, 1977) was a journalist for [[WWL-TV]] in [[New Orleans, Louisiana]] where he served as anchor/reporter. He later became the host of ''A Sunday Journal'' from 1973 until his death from [[cancer]] in 1977, which was considered a "class act" in bringing ordinary people and their hobbies and interests to television.<ref>http://www.neworleansradiotheatre.org/wwloncam1.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711040311/http://www.neworleansradiotheatre.org/wwloncam1.html |date=2007-07-11 }} New Orleans Radio Theatre</ref> In 1975, Jim and his show were awarded the [[Peabody Award]] for "good writing, excellent photography, and artistic presentation."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://128.192.29.189/archives/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-03-01 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080213062431/http://128.192.29.189/archives/ |archivedate=2008-02-13 }} Peabody Award archives</ref>


The Jim Metcalf Memorial Award was created in his honor, and is bestowed by the [[Press Club of New Orleans]] annually.<ref>http://pressclubneworleans.org/AwdWin2006.htm Press Club of New Orleans</ref>
The Jim Metcalf Memorial Award was created in his honor, and is bestowed by the [[Press Club of New Orleans]] annually.<ref>http://pressclubneworleans.org/AwdWin2006.htm {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080122061928/http://www.pressclubneworleans.org/AwdWin2006.htm |date=2008-01-22 }} Press Club of New Orleans</ref>


He also wrote four volumes of poetry, one [[List of works published posthumously|published posthumously]], being described as "infatuated with words. He loved the language. He used it well." <ref>http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/3435836/used/Jim%20Metcalf's%20Journal Quote by Phil Johson, WWL-TV, New Orleans</ref>
He also wrote four volumes of poetry, one [[List of works published posthumously|published posthumously]], being described as "infatuated with words. He loved the language. He used it well."<ref>http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/3435836/used/Jim%20Metcalf's%20Journal Quote by Phil Johnson, WWL-TV, New Orleans</ref>


==Works published==
==Works published==
*''Jim Metcalf's Journal'' (1974) ISBN 0-88289-035-2
*''Jim Metcalf's Journal'' (1974) {{ISBN|0-88289-035-2}}
*''In Some Quiet Place'' (1975) ISBN 0-88289-088-3
*''In Some Quiet Place'' (1975) {{ISBN|0-88289-088-3}}
*''Please to Begin'' (1976) ISBN 0-88289-140-5
*''Please to Begin'' (1976) {{ISBN|0-88289-140-5}}
*''Follow Another Star'' (1979) ISBN 0-88289-216-9
*''Follow Another Star'' (1979) {{ISBN|0-88289-216-9}}
*''Collected Poems'' (2000) ISBN 978-1-56554-701-8
*''Collected Poems'' (2000) {{ISBN|978-1-56554-701-8}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.wwltv.com/video/50yearsclassic-browse.html WWL 50 year anniversary] Has clips of Jim Metcalf as a reporter and on ''A Sunday Journal''
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080119102337/http://www.wwltv.com/video/50yearsclassic-browse.html WWL 50 year anniversary] Has clips of Jim Metcalf as a reporter and on ''A Sunday Journal''
*[http://www.thepastwhispers.com/In_Some_Quiet_Place.html The Past Whispers] Text of some of his poetry
*[http://www.thepastwhispers.com/In_Some_Quiet_Place.html The Past Whispers] Text of some of his poetry
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTSmedqbz8c Jim Metcalf reciting some of his poetry, as featured on his TV program, "A Sunday Journal"]

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Latest revision as of 15:05, 20 December 2023

For the English footballer, see Jim Metcalf (footballer).
Jim Metcalf
Jim Metcalf reading one of his own books
BornMay 11, 1920
Wichita Falls, Texas
DiedMarch 8, 1977 (aged 56)
BildungNorth Texas State University
OccupationTelevision Journalist
Notable creditA Sunday Journal
SpouseMary Ann Metcalf
ChildrenMarc,Michael,Jamie,Clare

James M. Metcalf (May 11, 1920 – March 8, 1977) was a journalist for WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana where he served as anchor/reporter. He later became the host of A Sunday Journal from 1973 until his death from cancer in 1977, which was considered a "class act" in bringing ordinary people and their hobbies and interests to television.[1] In 1975, Jim and his show were awarded the Peabody Award for "good writing, excellent photography, and artistic presentation."[2]

The Jim Metcalf Memorial Award was created in his honor, and is bestowed by the Press Club of New Orleans annually.[3]

He also wrote four volumes of poetry, one published posthumously, being described as "infatuated with words. He loved the language. He used it well."[4]

Works published

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  • Jim Metcalf's Journal (1974) ISBN 0-88289-035-2
  • In Some Quiet Place (1975) ISBN 0-88289-088-3
  • Please to Begin (1976) ISBN 0-88289-140-5
  • Follow Another Star (1979) ISBN 0-88289-216-9
  • Collected Poems (2000) ISBN 978-1-56554-701-8

References

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  1. ^ http://www.neworleansradiotheatre.org/wwloncam1.html Archived 2007-07-11 at the Wayback Machine New Orleans Radio Theatre
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2008-03-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Peabody Award archives
  3. ^ http://pressclubneworleans.org/AwdWin2006.htm Archived 2008-01-22 at the Wayback Machine Press Club of New Orleans
  4. ^ http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/3435836/used/Jim%20Metcalf's%20Journal Quote by Phil Johnson, WWL-TV, New Orleans
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