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| − | + | '''Daniel Schorr''' (New York City, August 31, 1916 - July 23, 2010) was an American journalist, known for his critical investigative journalism. He won three Emmy Awards for his news reporting, in 1972, 1973 and 1974. | |
| − | In | + | In 1971 President [[Richard Nixon]] put Schorr on his ''enemies list''. Schorr actually made this list public and was surprised while reading it on live TV to see his own name there. When Schorr met Nixon several years after his illegal investigation, he responded to Schorr's introduction by saying: ''"Dan Schorr, damn near hired you once!"'' In 1976 Schor made the secret Pike Committee report on illegal [[CIA]] and [[FBI]] activities public. |
| − | + | In 1985 Schor became Senior News Analyst at National Public Radio (NPR). | |
| − | + | ==Schorr and Zappa== | |
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| + | In 1988 Zappa contacted Schorr to appear in a show suggested by FOX, which Zappa would call ''[[Night School]]''. <ref>https://books.google.be/books?id=bLqV0kcrOUAC&pg=PA324&lpg=PA324&dq=daniel+schorr+zappa&source=bl&ots=NEyiJferFk&sig=ACfU3U0oq9Po5YSAKjMyjs8FUj6hVh1bUQ&hl=nl&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiN1sWXq4TqAhVB-qQKHU3xBncQ6AEwDHoECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=daniel%20schorr%20zappa&f=false</ref> | ||
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| + | <blockquote>Though by no means a fan of rock music, '''Schorr''' became friends with composer [[Frank Zappa]] after the latter contacted him, asking for help with a voter-registration drive. Perhaps earning the envy of journalists half his age, '''Schorr''' made an appearance with Zappa on February 10, 1988, when he sang "It Ain't Necessarily So" and "Summertime" (from [[George Gershwin]]'s ''Porgy and Bess''). Schorr delivered the eulogy on National Public Radio after Zappa's untimely death on December 4, 1993; he professed not to understand Zappa's lengthy discourses on music theory, but he found a kindred spirit—a serious man with a commitment to free speech.<br><br> | ||
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: [[Wikipedia:Daniel Schorr|Daniel Schorr]]) | (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: [[Wikipedia:Daniel Schorr|Daniel Schorr]]) | ||
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'''Schorr''' published his autobiography, ''Staying Tuned: A Life in Journalism'', in 2001. He also writes a regular column for the ''Christian Science Monitor'' and published ''The Idea of a Free Press'' in 2006.</blockquote> | '''Schorr''' published his autobiography, ''Staying Tuned: A Life in Journalism'', in 2001. He also writes a regular column for the ''Christian Science Monitor'' and published ''The Idea of a Free Press'' in 2006.</blockquote> | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
| + | * [[Frank Zappa Zapped by "Late Show"]] | ||
*[[Zappa, City paper, 94-1]] | *[[Zappa, City paper, 94-1]] | ||
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* [[Wikipedia:Daniel Schorr]] | * [[Wikipedia:Daniel Schorr]] | ||
* [[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128738162 Transcript of Schorr's 1988 stage appearance with Zappa.]] | * [[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128738162 Transcript of Schorr's 1988 stage appearance with Zappa.]] | ||
| + | * [http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/JFKschorr.htm Spartacus on Schorr] | ||
[[Category:The Real Frank Zappa Book (The List)|Schorr, Daniel]] | [[Category:The Real Frank Zappa Book (The List)|Schorr, Daniel]] | ||
[[Category:Journalists|Schorr, Daniel]] | [[Category:Journalists|Schorr, Daniel]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:47, 15 June 2020
Daniel Schorr (New York City, August 31, 1916 - July 23, 2010) was an American journalist, known for his critical investigative journalism. He won three Emmy Awards for his news reporting, in 1972, 1973 and 1974.
In 1971 President Richard Nixon put Schorr on his enemies list. Schorr actually made this list public and was surprised while reading it on live TV to see his own name there. When Schorr met Nixon several years after his illegal investigation, he responded to Schorr's introduction by saying: "Dan Schorr, damn near hired you once!" In 1976 Schor made the secret Pike Committee report on illegal CIA and FBI activities public.
In 1985 Schor became Senior News Analyst at National Public Radio (NPR).
Schorr and Zappa
In 1988 Zappa contacted Schorr to appear in a show suggested by FOX, which Zappa would call Night School. [1]
Though by no means a fan of rock music, Schorr became friends with composer Frank Zappa after the latter contacted him, asking for help with a voter-registration drive. Perhaps earning the envy of journalists half his age, Schorr made an appearance with Zappa on February 10, 1988, when he sang "It Ain't Necessarily So" and "Summertime" (from George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess). Schorr delivered the eulogy on National Public Radio after Zappa's untimely death on December 4, 1993; he professed not to understand Zappa's lengthy discourses on music theory, but he found a kindred spirit—a serious man with a commitment to free speech.
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Daniel Schorr)
The online educational pages of Spartacus say of Schorr:
In 1996, Schorr received the Columbia University Golden Baton for "Exceptional Contributions to Radio and Television Reporting and Commentary." An award that is considered the equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. Schorr has also been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Society of Professional Journalists and in 2002, Schorr was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Schorr published his autobiography, Staying Tuned: A Life in Journalism, in 2001. He also writes a regular column for the Christian Science Monitor and published The Idea of a Free Press in 2006.
See Also
External links
- Wikipedia:Daniel Schorr
- [Transcript of Schorr's 1988 stage appearance with Zappa.]
- Spartacus on Schorr
↑ https://books.google.be/books?id=bLqV0kcrOUAC&pg=PA324&lpg=PA324&dq=daniel+schorr+zappa&source=bl&ots=NEyiJferFk&sig=ACfU3U0oq9Po5YSAKjMyjs8FUj6hVh1bUQ&hl=nl&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiN1sWXq4TqAhVB-qQKHU3xBncQ6AEwDHoECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=daniel%20schorr%20zappa&f=false
