Decade: 1950-59
John D. Graham
What is a typical day for you? My day to day varies a great deal. I travel a lot. If I were to go to New York, I would be meeting with one of our key clients, perhaps talking about some of the work we’re doing for them and some of the opportunities and challenges … Continued
Margie Pollock Bridges
What was most interesting about your career? I have had a variety of jobs, sometimes holding three part-time jobs at a time. I proofread, edited others’ work, wrote newsletters, counseled and taught and helped people find jobs. I liked best of all being the main news person in a small town, interviewing interesting people and … Continued
Larry Postaer, BJ ’59
Larry Postaer, BJ ’59, has penned a 300+-page memoir “Pickett, Plunkett and Puckett. My 50 Years in Advertising.” (Inkwater Press) Postaer’s adventures and misadventures as a journalism undergrad are recounted in two lively chapters featuring a series of anecdotes that include his experiences as a staffer on Harlequin, the campus humor magazine, and as an … Continued
Elliott “Skip” Ames, BJ ’51
Elliott “Skip” Ames, BJ ’51, “one of Ed Lambert’s boys,” hosts a cabaret/jazz program on the Whitney station, WVOX 1460 AM, Westchester, N.Y. and streamed worldwide on WVOX.com, Sunday afternoons 2:05 p.m. New York Time, following the Fox news.
William Daniel, BJ ’50
William Daniel, BJ ’50, still enjoys living in Hollywood, Calif. “Well into my 80s, I hang out at the gym…mandatory in Los Angeles. One of these days, I’m not going to be able to handle the stairs in my condo. Then back to Webster Groves? I try not to think about it. The ‘William O. … Continued
Robert S. Leaf, BJ ’52
Robert S. Leaf, BJ ’52, is the chairman of Robert S. Leaf Consultants in London, England.
Richard Lee, MA ’58
Richard Lee, MA ’58, died March 3, 2011. He worked for the University of Missouri in several agricultural journalism capacities during his career.