Herb Denenberg

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Herbert S. Denenberg (November 20, 1929 – March 18, 2010) was an American television journalist, lawyer, consumer advocate, and insurance regulator. He is best remembered by audiences in the Philadelphia television market as a long time consumer affairs reporter on WCAU (Channel 10).[1]

Biography

Born into a

Judge Advocate General's Corps, United States Army as a first lieutenant and as a captain in the reserve.[1]

In his academic career, Denenberg was an assistant professor of insurance at the

1974, he ran for the Democratic Party nomination for United States Senate, but lost to Mayor of Pittsburgh Peter Flaherty by less than four points; Flaherty, in turn, lost to incumbent Republican Richard Schweiker.[2] The next year, Denenberg was appointed to the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission, but left government soon afterwards.[3]

Soon afterwards, Denenberg began what would be a 24-year long career as a consumer and investigative reporter at Philadelphia's

Emmy Awards. Aside from television, Denenberg also was a columnist for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.[1][3]

Denenberg died after suffering a heart attack at his home in Wayne, Pennsylvania on March 18, 2010. He was survived by his wife, Naomi.[3] The same year, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia posthumously inducted Denenberg into their Hall of Fame.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Herb Denenberg, Bulletin Columnist And Consumer Advocate, Dies At 81". The Bulletin. 2010-03-19. Archived from the original on 2010-03-23.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns – PA US Senate – D Primary Race – May 21, 1974".
  3. ^ a b c "Consumer advocate Herb Denenberg dies". Delaware County Daily Times. 2010-03-19.
  4. ^ Hall of Fame, Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia

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