Frances Horwich
American television executive (1907-2001)
Frances Rappaport Horwich (born Frances Rappaport; 16 July 1907 – 22 July 2001) was, as Miss Frances, was an American television personality and educator. She was the host of the US children's television program, Ding Dong School.[1]
Frances Rappaport Horwich | |
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Born | Frances Rappaport July 16, 1907 |
Died | July 22, 2001 (aged 94) |
Cause of death | congestive heart failure |
Alma mater | Columbia University (M.Ed.) Northwestern University (Ed.D.) |
Occupation(s) | Television host Television executive Educator |
Years active | 1952 - 2001 |
Known for | Ding Dong School |
Horwich died of congestive heart failure on 22 July 2001 in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 94.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Dr. Frances Horwich Silver Circle Award". Chicago Chapter-National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2001. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ↑ Richards, Sarah E. (July 25, 2001). "Frances R. Horwich, 94". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on December 11, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.