Patt Morrison
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Patt Morrison is a
Los Angeles and Southern California.[1]
Media
Morrison is a writer for the Emmys and 6 Golden Mike awards for the program.[3] Currently, Morrison fills in as the host of KPCC's "AirTalk" when the show's regular host, Larry Mantle, is unable to do the show.
Life
Originally from Utica, Ohio, Morrison is a 1974 cum laude graduate of Occidental College,[1][7] and was named its 'Alumnus of the year' in 1995.[8] In 1998 she was elected to the college's board of trustees.[3]
Her fashion trademark is wearing hats that coordinate with her clothing ensembles; she is always seen in public with one.
She identifies herself as a
Hollywood landmark and establishment known for naming unique hot dog and topping combinations after local cultural icons, has named the vegetarian 'Patt Morrison Baja Veggie hot dog' after her.[9]
Author
Patt Morrison is a fiction and non-fiction author, and in addition to numerous magazine articles [1] has written:
- Rio L.A., Tales from the Los Angeles River - a book with photographer Mark LaMonica. "The reality and spirit of the Los Angeles River, a concrete masterpiece of clandestine beauty that stretches from the mountains to the mouth of Long Beach Harbor."[10]
- "Morocco Junction 90210," a story in the book Los Angeles Noir - "a collection of 17 stories about the shadow side of the 'City of Angels'."[10]
References
- ^ a b c "About Patt Morrison". PattMorrison.com. Archived from the original on 2010-05-08. Retrieved 2019-01-27.
- ^ "Patt Morrison". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Bio Columnist Patt Morrision". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 23, 2009. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
- ^ "Programs Patt Morrison". scpr.org. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
- ^ Americanchronicle.com
- ^ "End of the run for 'Life & Times'". L.A. Observed. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
- ^ Oxy.edu Archived 2009-10-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Alumni.oxy.edu
- ^ "Pinkshollywood.com". Archived from the original on 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
- ^ a b "Bookshop". pattmorrison.com. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
External links
- The "Patt Morrison" radio show website
- "Patt Morrison Asks" podcasts
- KCET Departures interview with Patt Morrison Award-winning journalist and radio reporter of the Los Angeles area
- An interview with Patt Morrison on Notebook on Cities and Culture
- Appearances on C-SPAN