Comments on: George Putnam, R.I.P.

By: Micheleeroo

Micheleeroo — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:30:43 +0000

I grew up in L.A. and my mother used to frequently have George Putnam’s show on her radio when I later came to visit. He indeed was a favorite of conservative audiences. RIP, Mr. Putnam. And RIP, mom. I miss you, but thank you for introducing me to Rush Limbaugh and conservatism in general.

By: Vntnrse

Vntnrse — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:07:34 +0000

On September 13th, 2008 at 6:53 pm, 24Klady said:

Michelle, I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. To his public, I’m sorry for a voice sadly silenced.

Michelle I too mourn the loss of your friend. If he so quickly and easily recognized the greatness in you, he must have been a brilliant man, indeed!

The conservative world mourns his loss!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:24:02 +0000

I have grown up in So Cal and have spent most of my life watching George. I was really suprised to find out he had passed, because none of our local network stations covered it. He was a remarkable man and I enjoyed watching him and reading his editorial on Newsmax. He will be missed.

By: 24Klady

24Klady — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:53:36 +0000

Years ago I too found George Putnam on the radio while traveling the I-405 and became a daily listener. Moved, forgot about him, then rediscovered him on Newsmax. I hope someone or some website will keep his writings available for future readers. Great insight and even in his advanced years you’d have thought he was 40 yrs. younger – due to his grasp and understanding of current issues. He was the original voice in the wilderness speaking out against illegal immigration.

Michelle, I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. To his public, I’m sorry for a voice sadly silenced.

By: NotaSlickFan

NotaSlickFan — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:46:08 +0000

As like many other’s commenting here I too grew up with George. He was one of the most interesting and charismatic newsbroadcasters in the business. He is part of why I have read/watched the news since I was a kid. R.I.P. George Putnam.
One note to mention: KTTV 11 (FOX LA), KCOP 13 (FOX owned) and KTLA 5 (Tribune Co. owned are the only LA market TV/Cable news org’s to mention his passing so far today (on their web sites that is). CBS 2, KCAL 9 (CBS owned), KNBC 4 (NBC) and KABC 7 (ABC) are all silent so far on the passing of this conservative broadcasting legend. How pathetic the leftest part of the media is.

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By: fmfnavydoc

fmfnavydoc — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:12:25 +0000

The three broadcasters that I remember growing in SoCal were Jerry Dunphy (”From the desert to the sea, to all of Southern California, a good evening.”), George Putnam (”this is one reporter’s opinion”)and Hal Fishman…all were gentlemen and living legends – too bad that those in the MSM didn’t learn a damn thing from any of these men…

By: stonemeister

stonemeister — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:17:40 +0000

So sad. Just as I was beginning to think he would live forever…he proves me right!

By: uhangtight

uhangtight — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:07:09 +0000

george putnam and jerry dunphy are the newscasters of my childhood. i remember that voice of strength and authoritarian knowledge like it was yesterday. God Bless Your Soul, Mr. Putnam, and may your eternity be in His Presence.

By: normsrevenge

normsrevenge — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:34:58 +0000

George had one helluva run and leaves quite a legacy of works. I join with the audience and family in mourning his passing and honoring his spirit.

RIP George Putnam

By: CCGuy

CCGuy — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:28:19 +0000

RIP and thank you for a lifetime of great commentary. The quality of his work did not drop off one bit even in his last few months.

I watched him many years in the Rose Parade. What a great man.

By: Lucius Vorenus

Lucius Vorenus — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:12:15 +0000

I used to listen to George Putnam back in the early- to mid-1990s, when I lived in the greater San Gabriel Valley. I remember there was one holiday - maybe a July 4th, or a Labor Day, or a Memorial Day - when Putnam was the only host who bothered to come in and do a live show - at that point, he must have been about 80. And he was all over Whitewater from Day One. Another thing I remember from that era was a young Hugh Hewitt, on Sunday nights, on KFI, with the most beautiful theme song - it wasn't until years later that I realized it was from Last of the Mohicans. Anyway, if you read Putnam's bio, he had a truly extraordinary career: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Putnam_(newsman) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0701216/ And just the other night, I was watching Independence Day - I think on the AMC channel - and I came up out of my chair when I noticed George Putnam in a very brief cameo appearance.

By: npphotog

npphotog — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:41:15 +0000

Grew up with George here in Los Angeles. If he was physical able he would always ride his horse during the Rose Parade even during his latter years. A true conservative who was a newscaster, “Back at 10, see you then.”

By: zorro

zorro — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:58:44 +0000

May God the Father Almighty rest his Soul and comfort his family.

By: simcoe

simcoe — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:47:18 +0000

I grew up with him on the TV. I remember thinking of him as just another newsreader. They seemed to come and go so quickly in the L.A. market, so many TV and radio stations. I had no idea.

R.I.P.