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Michael Grossman, Caption Writer & Production Coordinator
It is with great sorrow that I report the death of Michael Grossman on June 22, 2022. Michael was an integral member of The Caption Center from 1984-2005, serving as both caption writer and production coordinator. His diligence, patience and quiet perfection influenced everyone who worked alongside him, and he set the standard for caption…
Read MoreMark Duffield on ‘Maritime Memoirs Panel’ – March 28, 2023
Mark Duffield will be participating on a panel of writers and story-tellers reciting their unique experiences on the sea: Maritime Memoirs. Come in person to the Chilmark Tavern, 9 State Road in Chilmark on Martha’s Vineyard or log into zoom from 7:00 – 8:30 pm on Tuesday, March 28. Find the link here, https://pathwaysmv.org. The event…
Read MoreVictoria Devlin, Development Vice President
Vicky had an extensive career in the non-profit sector as Vice President of Development for WGBH and WETA.
Read MoreMy time with Doriot Anthony Dwyer
We rocketed through back streets at a pace I didn’t know the car was capable of.
Read MoreSusan Goldberg Joins GBH as President and CEO
Susan Goldberg, a media executive and leader of technological and cultural transformation, will be the next President and CEO of GBH.
Read MoreRemembering Marrie Campbell
It’s with great sadness that I share the news that Marrie Campbell passed away this last Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Read MoreBrian O’Doherty, 94, Art Host
One of WGBH’s first TV personalities with a show at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Read MoreBrian O’Donovan is Walking on Air Against his Better Judgment
The longtime host of GBH Radio’s “A Celtic Sojourn” was recently diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. He is determined to make the most of the time he has left and has been buoyed by the kindness of others.
Read MoreBob Ferrante: “A Profession of Great Honor”
“Broadcast journalism is a profession of great honor and a great service to the community.”
Read MoreNew Book by Mark Duffield
Mark Duffield, former WGBH Director of Business Development for the Local Corporate Development Department has written his third book.
Read MoreRobert Ferrante, 87, News Executive
Mr. Ferrante oversaw the creation of public affairs programs at WGBH, including the Emmy Award-winning “Ten O’Clock News.”
Read MoreKaren Barss, 61, Director of Educational Outreach
As Director of Educational Outreach, she oversaw the development of teaching materials and initiatives for programs such as NOVA, Masterpiece, Arthur, ZOOM, and Between the Lions.
Read More‘Food Flirts’ Cohost Sheila Brass, Cookbooks Scholar, 85
Sheila Brass baked her first cake at age 11 and became an overnight success, as she liked to say, at 79 cohosting the PBS TV show “Food Flirts” with her younger sister, Marilynn.
Read MoreKarl Lorencic, 91, Engineer Across Four Decades
Karl and his family immigrated to the US in 1965 when he received a job offer from WGBH-TV. He worked as a WGBH engineer for many years, working on programs including The French Chef with Julia Child, Boston Pops, Masterpiece Theater and many, many more.
Read MoreDave St. Onge, 75, Chief Engineer
David was the Chief Engineer for WGBH and won an Emmy Award for his work editing the children’s show “Zoom.”
Read MoreSeparating Fact vs. Fiction in the Life of Julia Child
Now the subject of the HBO Max series, “Julia,” GBH explores what’s fact and what’s fiction and how “The French Chef” continues to influence how we eat today with this Q&A virtual panel discussion recorded May 10, 2022.
Read MoreDavid Liroff, 77, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
We are saddened by the news of the passing of our friend and former colleague David Liroff who was GBH Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, serving from 1979-2007.
Read MoreRemembering Rick Hauser
These brainy, funny, wildly innovative people became my graduate school faculty — generously sharing their ideas and their excitements with me — someone whom they could easily have ignored. Instead, so many of them became dear friends and mentors; and it was no secret to anyone that to me, one of the dearest of them all was Rick.
Read MoreWho is “Daphne”?
The GBH Archives is seeking the identity of a girl who appeared on the Auction with Fred Rogers in the ’60s. Any leads?
Read MoreRick Hauser, Producer, Director, Writer
Henry Becton: Rick’s time at WGBH was marked by some of the most beloved how-tos, and some of the most adventurous and artistically interesting programs we’ve ever produced.
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