Lee Frischknecht
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BornJanuary 4, 1928
DiedDecember 29, 2004 (aged 76)
CitizenshipAmerican
Lee Frischknecht | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1928 |
| Died | December 29, 2004 (aged 76) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Utah State University, Michigan State University |
| Occupation | President of National Public Radio |
| Years active | 1973–1977 |
| Spouse |
Sara Jean McCulloch
(m. 1950–2004) |
| Children | 4 daughters |
Lee Conrad Frischknecht (January 4, 1928 – December 29, 2004) was a broadcast journalist and, from 1973 to 1977, was the second president of National Public Radio.[1][2]
Frischknecht was born in Brigham City, Utah to Carl and Geniel Frischknecht (née Lund), and after graduation from Logan High School, spent two years (1946–1948) in the army in Japan.[3][1] He graduated from Utah State University (USU) in 1951 with a degree in speech and radio.[1][2] He earned a master's degree in Radio-TV from Michigan State University in 1957.[1]
