after the riots."Įven before retiring from daily news casting in 1998, Lange had begun to devote herself to writing novels in which women are called upon to exert their full powers against brutality, neglect, and suspicion. ![]() So we've still got sex, we've still got shopping, but Kelly's backdrop includes a political and social conscience-after all, this is L.A. women's commercial fiction into the '90s. ![]() In an interview with Publishers Weekly, Simon and Schuster editor Laurie Bernstein said, "Kelly has brought. She realizes that "everybody feels insecure, I do, you do," but insists "the doors are opening so now you have to get the confidence and the skills, train yourselves and get those jobs." This sense of female empowerment has become an important component of Lange's fiction as well. (One other candidate for the award was Barbara Walters past recipients include Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Mary Tyler Moore, and Julie Andrews.)Īs one who struggled to become a success in the male-dominated broadcasting industry, Lange sympathizes with women who are beginning to seek their own careers. Lange's success in the field was highlighted in 1979 when she received the Genii Award for successfully combining career, community, and home life. Her jobs as a talk show host and newscaster soon followed, leading her to various other television appearances. Worked odd jobs as a model and as a cocktail waitress to support herself and her daughter before she landed a position as a radio station traffic reporter. a steam iron and a baby." Today she is recognized as a pioneer in news broadcasting and an author of best-selling novels set in the glitzy surrounds of Hollywood. SIDELIGHTS: After her divorce in the early 1960s, Kelly Lange was left with "two things. The Reporter, Mysterious Press (New York, NY), 2002.ĭead File, Mysterious Press (New York, NY), 2003. Gossip (novel), Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 1998. Trophy Wife (novel), Simon & Schuster ( New York, NY), 1995. Has hosted several programs on NBC-TV, including Rose Parade, 1975-76, and Take My Advice, 1976 has guest hosted the Today Show and the Tomorrow Show cohosted the Emmy Awards, and has made guest appearances on several television shows.ĪWARDS, HONORS: Genii Award, American Women in Radio and Television, 1979, for contributions to the media and to the community Governor's Award, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 1999 several Emmy Awards, including outstanding achievement as a news anchorperson several Los Angeles Press Club Awards for best news series, best news reporting, and best writing. Creator and host of The Kelly Lange Show, as well as host of America and The Great American Garage Sale. Office-NBC-TV News, 3000 West Alameda Ave., Burbank, CA 91503.ĬAREER: KABC radio and television, Los Angeles, CA, radio talk show host, 1967-74, television reporter, 1969-70 KNBC-TV News, Burbank, CA, newscaster, host of Sunday Show, and correspondent for Women 2 Women, 1971-98 (co-host 1999-2001). Education: Merrimack College, B.A.ĪDDRESSES: Home-Beverly Hills, CA. (a pharmacist) and Alice (Reason) Scafard divorced children: Kelly Snyder. ![]() PERSONAL: Born Kelly Snyder in New York, NY daughter of Edmund V.
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