Mike Whorf | |
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| Born | Michael Whorf April 21, 1932 |
| Died | November 10, 2020 (aged 88) |
| Occupation(s) | Radio Announcer, Radio Producer |
| Known for | "Kaleidoscope" |
| Spouse | Barbara Ann Brown |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Benjamin Lee Whorf, uncle |
Michael Whorf (April 21, 1932 – November 10, 2020) was an American radio personality based in Detroit, Michigan. He was an announcer and program host on WJR from 1964 to 2003. Whorf was producer and host of the George Foster Peabody Award-winning documentary/narrative program Kaleidoscope,[1][2][3] a combination of storytelling, interview, historic recordings and music on a particular topic.
- ^ "Mike Whorf, host of award-winning WJR program 'Kaleidoscope,' dies at 88". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "House Concurrent Resolution No. 139". Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Michigan. Vol. 2. Michigan Legislature. 1969. p. 1379. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ "KALEIDOSCOPE 1968". Peabody Awards. Archived from the original on 2010-06-11. Retrieved 2009-09-04.