Jim Hartz
American journalist (1940–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Leroy Hartz (February 3, 1940 – April 17, 2022) was an American television personality, columnist and reporter during the mid- and late-1970s. At age 24, he was the youngest correspondent NBC had ever hired. Hartz became best known to a national audience for a two-year position as the co-host of the Today Show, along with Barbara Walters. Hartz replaced the deceased Frank McGee, who also hailed from Oklahoma, and at whose funeral Hartz had delivered the eulogy.[1]
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Jim Hartz | |
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Born | James Leroy Hartz (1940-02-03)February 3, 1940 |
Died | April 17, 2022(2022-04-17) (aged 82) Fairfax County, Virginia, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | News Anchor, Columnist, Reporter |
Years active | 1962–1993 |
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