Individual 1969

Personal Award: Bing Crosby

Legendary figure in American broadcasting for over four decades, an early radio celebrity, heard through the sale of 300,000,000 recordings, seen in 58 major movies, now shown frequently on television, durable television star, the pioneer of televised golf classics, a philanthropist through millions given to youth and public causes. A Peabody Award to a broadcasting personality beloved around the world.