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'''Mort Crim''' (born July 31, 1935 in [[West Frankfort, Illinois]])<ref>http://www.broadcastpioneers.com/bp6/mortcrim.html</ref> is an author and former broadcast journalist. Crim joined [[WDIV-TV]] [[Detroit]] in 1978 and he retired from anchoring TV newscasts in 1997. He also anchored at [[WHAS-TV]] in [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]], [[KYW-TV]] in [[Philadelphia]] and [[WBBM-TV]] in [[Chicago]]. Crim was considered to be a top candidate by former [[ABC News]] president [[Roone Arledge]] to be a co-anchor for [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC's]] ''[[World News with Diane Sawyer|World News Tonight]]'' newscast in 1978. In 1984, he hosted a technology program on PBS, ''New Tech Times''. Crim is also a founder of a Detroit area integrated marketing agency, [http://www.mccicorp.com/ Mort Crim Communications, Inc.] Crim served as a spokesman for [[Majic Window]] Company in [[Wixom, Michigan]], and for several years was featured in television commercials for that company.

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'''Mort Crim''' (born July 31, 1935)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.broadcastpioneers.com/bp6/mortcrim.html|title = The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia}}</ref> is an author and former broadcast journalist. Crim joined Channel 4 (soon to be named [[WDIV-TV]]) in [[Detroit]] in 1978. Crim stayed with the station 19 years before retiring from anchoring TV newscasts in 1997. Previously, he served as an anchor at [[WHAS-TV]] in [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]], [[KYW-TV]] in [[Philadelphia]] and [[WBBM-TV]] in [[Chicago]]. Crim was considered to be a top candidate by former [[ABC News]] president [[Roone Arledge]] to be a co-anchor for [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC's]] ''[[World News with Diane Sawyer|World News Tonight]]'' newscast in 1978. In 1984, he hosted a technology program on PBS, ''New Tech Times''. Crim is also a founder of a Detroit area integrated marketing agency, Mort Crim Communications, Inc.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit-based Integrated Marketing Agency |url=https://mccicorp.com/ |access-date=2022-08-05 |website=MCCI |language=en-US}}</ref> Crim served as a spokesman for Majic Window Company in [[Wixom, Michigan]], and for several years was featured in television commercials for that company.


Crim anchored the [[ABC News Radio|American Information Network (ABC)]] program ''News Around The World'' in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as well as many other hourly newscasts.
Crim anchored the [[ABC News Radio|American Information Network (ABC)]] program ''News Around The World'' in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as well as many other hourly newscasts.
In addition to his anchoring duties, Mort Crim also has four syndicated editorial and news features for radio: ''One Moment Please'' (originally a television feature), ''News You'll Care About'' (a five-minute news summary), ''Second Thoughts'' and ''American Spirit''. He was also previously a substitute anchor for [[Paul Harvey]]'s daily radio programs.
In addition to his anchoring duties, Mort Crim also has four syndicated editorial and news features for radio: ''One Moment Please'' (originally a television feature), ''News You'll Care About'' (a five-minute news summary), ''Second Thoughts'' and ''American Spirit''. He was also previously a substitute anchor for [[Paul Harvey]]'s daily radio programs.


Crim contributed an intro monologue to [[The White Stripes]]' song "Little Acorns", from their 2003 album ''[[Elephant (album)|Elephant]]''.<ref>http://editthis.info/stripespedia/Elephant#Performers Stripespedia - Elephant</ref>
Crim contributed an intro monologue to [[The White Stripes]]' song "Little Acorns", from their 2003 album ''[[Elephant (album)|Elephant]]''.


Crim read the eulogy at news colleague [[Jessica Savitch]]'s memorial service, following her 1983 death.
Crim read the eulogy at news colleague [[Jessica Savitch]]'s memorial service, following her 1983 death.
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Crim remains active as a keynote speaker, addressing conventions and conferences across the country. He is the author of seven books and has recently completed his eighth, a memoir. He also writes and produces television documentaries—his most recent, ''Flight Level Seven Four and Still Climbing'', an account of the solo cross-country flight he made in his light sport aircraft to celebrate his 74th birthday.
Crim remains active as a keynote speaker, addressing conventions and conferences across the country. He is the author of seven books and has recently completed his eighth, a memoir. He also writes and produces television documentaries—his most recent, ''Flight Level Seven Four and Still Climbing'', an account of the solo cross-country flight he made in his light sport aircraft to celebrate his 74th birthday.


In February 2007, Crim was diagnosed with [[colorectal cancer|colon cancer]].<ref>[http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070202/ENT02/702020401 Mort Crim optimistic on cancer recovery<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In February 2007, Crim was diagnosed with [[colorectal cancer|colon cancer]].<ref>[http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070202/ENT02/702020401 Mort Crim optimistic on cancer recovery<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to his doctors at Mayo Clinic, the cancer was caught early and Crim has since made a full recovery.
According to his doctors at Mayo Clinic, the cancer was caught early and Crim has since made a full recovery.


The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia [http://broadcastpioneers.com] inducted Crim into their Hall of Fame in 2009. He also has been inducted into the Michigan and Illinois broadcast halls of fame and Northwestern University's Hall of Achievement.
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia<ref>{{Cite web |title=Broadcast Pioneers - Innovators in Philly |url=http://broadcastpioneers.com/ |access-date=2022-08-05 |website=broadcastpioneers.com}}</ref> inducted Crim into their Hall of Fame in 2009. He also has been inducted into the Michigan and Illinois broadcast halls of fame and Northwestern University's Hall of Achievement.


Crim earned his masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is the recipient of four honorary doctorates.
Crim earned his master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is the recipient of five honorary doctorates.


In a 2013 interview, actor/comedian [[Will Ferrell]] revealed that Crim was the main inspiration for his popular TV news anchor character [[Ron Burgundy]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Haddad|first=Ken|title=Will Ferrell says Mort Crim inspired 'Anchorman'|url=http://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/will-ferrell-says-mort-crim-inspired-anchorman/-/1718940/23288850/-/7tdco4/-/index.html|work=WDIV|accessdate=December 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/ENT01/312040138/will-ferrell-ron-burgundy-mort-crim-inspiration "Will Ferrell talks Ron Burgundy inspiration: Former Detroit anchorman Mort Crim"]</ref>
In a 2013 interview, actor/comedian [[Will Ferrell]] revealed that Crim was the main inspiration for his popular TV news anchor character [[Ron Burgundy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/2013/12/04/will-ferrell-says-mort-crim-inspired-anchorman/ |title = Will Ferrell says Mort Crim inspired 'Anchorman'}}</ref>


Between 2017 and 2018 Crim appeared as himself in 12 episodes of the [[Comedy Central]] series [[Detroiters (TV series)|Detroiters]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6153369/|title=Mort Crim IMDB|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
Between 2017 and 2018 Crim appeared as himself in 12 episodes of the [[Comedy Central]] series ''[[Detroiters (TV series)|Detroiters]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6153369/|title=Mort Crim IMDB|last=|first=|date=|website=[[IMDb]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>

In September 2023, he narrated a minute-long teaser video promoting singer-songwriter [[Olivia Rodrigo]]’s sophomore studio album ''[[Guts (Olivia Rodrigo album)|Guts]]''.

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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mortcrimspeaks.com]
*[http://www.mortcrimspeaks.com Mort Crim Speaks]
*[http://www.mortcrim.com/ Mort Crim Communications]
*[http://www.mortcrim.com/ Mort Crim Communications]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060506211549/http://www.khjradio.com/skin/blurb.php?sectionId=129&contentId=49889 93 KHJ (American Samoa): Bio of Mort Crim]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060506211549/http://www.khjradio.com/skin/blurb.php?sectionId=129&contentId=49889 93 KHJ (American Samoa): Bio of Mort Crim]
*[http://www.broadcastpioneers.com/ Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia website]
*[http://www.broadcastpioneers.com/ Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia website]

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Latest revision as of 22:34, 19 December 2023

Mort Crim (born July 31, 1935)[1] is an author and former broadcast journalist. Crim joined Channel 4 (soon to be named WDIV-TV) in Detroit in 1978. Crim stayed with the station 19 years before retiring from anchoring TV newscasts in 1997. Previously, he served as an anchor at WHAS-TV in Louisville, KYW-TV in Philadelphia and WBBM-TV in Chicago. Crim was considered to be a top candidate by former ABC News president Roone Arledge to be a co-anchor for ABC's World News Tonight newscast in 1978. In 1984, he hosted a technology program on PBS, New Tech Times. Crim is also a founder of a Detroit area integrated marketing agency, Mort Crim Communications, Inc.[2] Crim served as a spokesman for Majic Window Company in Wixom, Michigan, and for several years was featured in television commercials for that company.

Crim anchored the American Information Network (ABC) program News Around The World in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as well as many other hourly newscasts.

In addition to his anchoring duties, Mort Crim also has four syndicated editorial and news features for radio: One Moment Please (originally a television feature), News You'll Care About (a five-minute news summary), Second Thoughts and American Spirit. He was also previously a substitute anchor for Paul Harvey's daily radio programs.

Crim contributed an intro monologue to The White Stripes' song "Little Acorns", from their 2003 album Elephant.

Crim read the eulogy at news colleague Jessica Savitch's memorial service, following her 1983 death.

Crim remains active as a keynote speaker, addressing conventions and conferences across the country. He is the author of seven books and has recently completed his eighth, a memoir. He also writes and produces television documentaries—his most recent, Flight Level Seven Four and Still Climbing, an account of the solo cross-country flight he made in his light sport aircraft to celebrate his 74th birthday.

In February 2007, Crim was diagnosed with colon cancer.[3] According to his doctors at Mayo Clinic, the cancer was caught early and Crim has since made a full recovery.

The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia[4] inducted Crim into their Hall of Fame in 2009. He also has been inducted into the Michigan and Illinois broadcast halls of fame and Northwestern University's Hall of Achievement.

Crim earned his master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is the recipient of five honorary doctorates.

In a 2013 interview, actor/comedian Will Ferrell revealed that Crim was the main inspiration for his popular TV news anchor character Ron Burgundy.[5]

Between 2017 and 2018 Crim appeared as himself in 12 episodes of the Comedy Central series Detroiters.[6]

In September 2023, he narrated a minute-long teaser video promoting singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore studio album Guts.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia".
  2. ^ "Detroit-based Integrated Marketing Agency". MCCI. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  3. ^ Mort Crim optimistic on cancer recovery
  4. ^ "Broadcast Pioneers - Innovators in Philly". broadcastpioneers.com. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  5. ^ "Will Ferrell says Mort Crim inspired 'Anchorman'".
  6. ^ "Mort Crim IMDB". IMDb.

External links[edit]

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