George Page (television presenter)
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George Henson Page (March 31, 1935 – June 28, 2006) was an American journalist and television host, who was known for his love of nature and his unique and mellifluous voice. He created the PBS series Nature, hosting and narrating it from its beginning in 1982 until his retirement in 1998.
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Born | George Henson Page (1935-03-31)March 31, 1935 Hartwell, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | June 28, 2006(2006-06-28) (aged 71) Equinunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Education | Emory University (1957) |
Occupation(s) | Television host, narrator, producer, editor, journalist |
Years active | 1959–1998 |
Employer(s) | WSB-TV; NBC News (1959–1972) WNET (1972–1998) |
Known for | Nature (creator) |
Awards | Emmys: Won (1980) Nominated (1980, 1981, 1986) |
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