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James M. Metcalf (May 11, 1920 – March 8, 1977) was a journalist for WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana where he served as anchor/reporter. He later became the host of A Sunday Journal from 1973 until his death from cancer in 1977, which was considered a "class act" in bringing ordinary people and their hobbies and interests to television.[1] In 1975, Jim and his show were awarded the Peabody Award for "good writing, excellent photography, and artistic presentation."[2]

Jim Metcalf
Jim Metcalf reading one of his own books
Born	May 11, 1920 Wichita Falls, Texas
Died	March 8, 1977 (aged 56)
Education	North Texas State University
Occupation	Television Journalist
Notable credit(s)	A Sunday Journal
Spouse(s)	Mary Ann Metcalf
Children	Marc,Michael,Jamie,Clare

The Jim Metcalf Memorial Award was created in his honor, and is bestowed by the Press Club of New Orleans annually.[3]

He also wrote four volumes of poetry, one published posthumously, being described as "infatuated with words. He loved the language. He used it well."[4]

Works published

• Jim Metcalf's Journal (1974) ISBN 0-88289-035-2
• In Some Quiet Place (1975) ISBN 0-88289-088-3
• Please to Begin (1976) ISBN 0-88289-140-5
• Follow Another Star (1979) ISBN 0-88289-216-9
• Collected Poems (2000) ISBN 978-1-56554-701-8

References

External links

• WWL 50 year anniversary Has clips of Jim Metcalf as a reporter and on A Sunday Journal
• The Past Whispers Text of some of his poetry
• Jim Metcalf reciting some of his poetry, as featured on his TV program, "A Sunday Journal"

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