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George Putnam
Born: 1914-07-14 - Died: 2008-09-12Cause of Death: Kidney Ailment
Death Summary: George Putnam, who had been dealing with a kidney ailment since December 2007, died in his sleep at the Chino Valley Medical Center. He was 94.
Who was George Putnam: Putnam was a famed television news reporter and talk show host in Los Angeles, California.
During his career he anchored at KTTV 11, KTLA 5, KCOP 13, and KHJ 9 (now known as KCAL 9). In addition to his salary, he was provided a Rolls Royce while at KTTV and KTLA. In 1975 he was replaced by news legend Hal Fishman.
Putnam carried his grudge against Fishman for many years; he even called him out on his radio show, TALKBACK with George Putnam, that Fishman had backstabbed him. The feelings must have been mutual, as when Fishman produced the KTLA’s 50th anniversary in 1997, no footage of Putnam was used… even though he had been the face of KTLA news throughout 60’s and 70’s.
For his contributions to the television industry, Putnam was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6372 Hollywood Blvd.
Categories: Actors, Entertainment, Media.
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THE PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES AND MY SELF WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH BUT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW . REST IN PEACE GEORGE
You were an inspiration and will be sadly missed.
A real inspriration in my life.
Thank you George Putnam
He’s Radio Show Talk Back never screened your calls like other radio stations. Let George rest in peace & Freedom Of Speech live on….
I miss you grandpa everyday you are not here. You were such an inspiration in my life. I go to the ranch all the time and is not the same without you there. Mom and I miss you very much and you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Grandpa.
A talented, decent, honest, patriotic, man who brought comfort to scores. Admired by millions he will be deeply missed. TRULY a member of the “Greatest Generation”!! R.I.P.