Name Phillips Carlin | Died August 27, 1971 | |
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Phillips Carlin (June 30, 1894 – August 27, 1971) was a radio broadcaster and television executive.
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Early years
Carlin attended New York University.
Radio
Carlin started his broadcasting career with the New York radio station, WEAF. He teamed up with Graham McNamee to announce the 1926, 1927 and 1928 World Series. He later announced The Atwater Kent Hour, The Goodrich Hour and The Palmolive Hour.
Afterwards, he served as the Eastern program manager and vice president in charge of programs for NBC and later vice president in charge of programs for Mutual Broadcasting Corporation.
Television
Carlin conceived the idea for Queen for a Day, a prize giveaway television show that served as the forerunner to reality television. Afterwards, he worked as a television production representative for advertising agencies and produced hundreds of commercials.
Military service
Carlin served in the U.S. Navy during World War I.