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Bud Collins memorial service a celebration of his extraordinary life
In words, music, songs, prayers and above all, glorious smiles, the family and friends of legendary tennis journalist Bud Collins gathered for a memorial service to celebrate his life.
Read MoreMemorial Service for Bud Collins
Our family wants you to attend, so please mark your calendars and make your reservations to arrive by boat, train, car, airplane, or barefoot to celebrate Bud’s magical life with us.
Read MoreDavid Silver on Bud Collins, Julia Child, Fred Barzyk, and more
As a 23 year old on-camera TV neophyte, watching Julia’s completely honest and wonderfully natural television presentations, actually helped me in my own slightly panicky weekly approach to hosting a television show.
Read MoreBud Collins, 86, tennis authority, broadcaster
Considered the first sports print journalist to establish a regular second home on TV, Mr. Collins began offering tennis commentary for Boston’s WGBH-TV from the Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill not long after he became a Globe columnist in 1963.
Read MoreNew profile for Bud Collins
Thanks to Bud Collins’ wife, Anita Ruthling Klaussen, we now have a profile filled with facts, stories, historical photos, and the link to a full-length documentary on Bud’s contributions over the decades.
Read MoreBud Collins, commentator, historian, and columnist
Biography from Bud’s wife, Anita Ruthling Klaussen — 4/1/2015 Born: Lima, Ohio 17 June 1929 Raised: Berea, Ohio Undergraduate Degree: Baldwin-Wallace College Graduate Study: Boston University Military Service: U.S. Army Corporal Married: Anita Ruthling Klaussen – 1994 Web site: BudCollinsTennis.com Facebook: Bud Collins and the History of Tennis book About Bud Arthur Worth “Bud” Collins has been…
Read MoreBud Collins and Longwood
From Dan Beach Bud Collins prepares for a tennis shoot. Shot in the my Traffic/Film department office at 125 Western. The first or second year of Longwood Tennis. Read an in-depth biography of Bud Collins.
Read MoreGordon Mehlman Shares Memories of WGBH Engineering Innovations
When I applied to WGBH in 1968, I had already interacted with the engineering department and so was lucky enough to be hired immediately.
Read MoreFrom 1976: What Makes WGBH Crackle With Creativity?
“What accounts for this particular station’s superiority in not only quantity but quality of public‐TV programming? Who provides the inspiration behind such innovative productions?”
Read MoreA visit to Mount Auburn Cemetery
At a time when community is more precious than ever, a visit with some late greats at Mount Auburn Cemetery — a tremendous source of zen and beauty for those of us fortunate to live nearby.
Read MoreAlumni List – March 6, 2018
Here is our current list of WGBH alumni, including those for whom we do and do not have e-mail addresses.
Read More50 Years of the WGBH Auction in Stories, Videos, and Pictures
Videos stories and images from the WGBH Auction, starting with the First WGBH Auction in 1966, with Julia Child, Bud Collins, and more.
Read More50th Auction Anniversary Party on June 5
You’re cordially invited to attend WGBH’S 50th Auction Anniversary Party. Celebrating 50 years of Fundraising, Friendships, and Fun!
Read MoreRemembering the 2015 Reunion
Alumni reunion 2015 was a resounding success! Below, you’ll find a selection of memories. Add your comments at the bottom! We’ve also posted image galleries from Jay Collier, Russ Fortier, Susheel Bibbs, and Ralph Schuetz. (Contact Jay Collier at to find out to submit your pictures.) Help us identify people by adding comments on those gallery pages.…
Read MoreReunion 2015 Guestbook (alphabetical)
Please let us know if you’re planning on attending by sending an RSVP! Want to see the newest RSVPs? Check out our list sorted by submission date RSVPs received as of April 30 — In alphabetical order Your first name Your last name Years at WGBH Will you attend? Your comments Departments/shows/roles Chip Adams 1977-1981(WGBY)1981-1994(Webb staff and…
Read MoreReunion 2015 Guestbook (by date)
Please let us know if you’re planning on attending by sending an RSVP! Want to see if a colleague has sent an RSVP? Check out our list in alphabetical order RSVPs received as of April 30, 2015 – In order of receipt Most recent RSVPs are at the bottom, just before the comments. Timestamp Your first name Your…
Read MoreIn Memoriam
As of September 20, 2018 Fran Abramowicz John Ackles Lillian Akel Ambrosino Ken Anderson Sharon Angert James Armsey Bill Aucoin Rose Baboulian Dasal Banks Bob Baram Lew Barlow Pat Barnard Virginia Bartlett Jean Becton Leonard Bernstein Virginia Biggy Kate Billings Walter Bischoff Al Boyns Beatrice Braude Jeanne Brodeur Howard Brown Leigh Brown Kirk Browning Werner…
Read MoreWGBH Timeline (1946-1978)
From “The first 24 years: A somewhat random compendium of milestones along the way” 1836 John Lowell Jr., leaves a bequest creating free “public lectures for the benefit of the citizens of Boston.” 1946 The Lowell Institute forms a cooperative venture with six Boston colleges (spearheaded by Ralph Lowell) to broadcast educational programs on commercial…
Read MoreBernice “Bunny” Olenick, 87, executive producer
From Cynthia Broner WGBH notes the passing of lifelong activist and former ’GBHer Bernice “Bunny” Olenick on 12/22. Bunny joined the sports and specials unit at WGBH in 1976 as an assistant working on tennis programming. (Historical note: In 1963, WGBH introduced tennis to American TV, with sportscaster Bud Collins and the National Doubles from…
Read MoreWilliam (Bill) Pierce
Bill worked at WGBH 1952 to 1953 and from 1955 to 1986. He was the ‘voice’ of WGBH radio and television. He announced more than 3,000 BSO broadcasts over a span of 38 years. From WGBH QuickNooz David Ives: “Bill’s voice and delivery were adored by many and made fun of by a few. His…
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