A long-time staple on Los Angeles TV news, Putnam was in the reporting business for over 60 years. During the 70s, George had a short-lived nightly talk show with co-host, actor Mort Sahl. The show ended abruptly one night when George, the conservative, and Mort, the liberal, became ‘too heated’ during a political debate. Putnam has been called upon several times to appear in movies as a news announcer, thus infusing a sense of authenticity. George ended his career as a conservative radio talk show host on KIEV-870 in the L.A. area until shortly before his death.
George Putnam
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Radio talk show host.
Met first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Was a life-long conservative Democrat.
Worked in the Los Angeles radio scene from 1951 until shortly before his death.
Walter Winchell called his voice the greatest in radio and television.
For many years, Putnam could be seen in the Southern California Parade of roses, atop his trusty steed. Well known for his classic sign off on the 5 o'clock news: "See you at ten....see you then!""
Talkshow host at AM 830 KPLS Los Angeles
Putnam's distinctive delivery was parodied with the character of newsman ""Joe Putzman"" in the sci-fi/horror spoof Schlock (1973)."