The American Past

KANU-FM (University of Kansas)

A Peabody Award to the University of Kansas and KANU-FM for the presentation of the exceptional talent of Professor Calder Pickett and his contemporary series, The American Past. Historical perspective and hindsight are combined by Professor Pickett with suitable contemporary documents so as to add a new dimension to text-book history and popular culture teaching. Special recognition is accorded to Mark J. Klugman of KANU-FM for his contributions to the production of this outstanding program. For this notable effort, a George Foster Peabody Award.