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Lew Klein’s Life, Legacy

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:04:14 +0000

Lew Klein, television pioneer, professor, and philanthropist passed away in June. He was 91 years old. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English, Lew Klein began his career right here in Philadelphia. During its years in Philadelphia, Klein served as an executive producer for the iconic show, “American Bandstand”. The show…

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Lew Klein Awards Honor NYT’s Dean Baquet

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:35:58 +0000

Executive editor of The New York Times, Dean Baquet, received the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award for 2017. In a ceremony that took place at Mitten Hall’s Great Court, Klein College’s Dean Boardman said about Dean Baquet, “In the 17 years that we have had this event, we have recognized many giants of the media world. From Ed Bradley to Anderson Cooper, to Whoopi Goldberg, to Tina Fey.

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Temple Dedicates Klein College, Unveils Future Expansion Project

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 23:49:49 +0000

Temple Update was there as the School of Media and Communication became the Klein College of Media and Communication. The dedication ceremony was full of positive energy from beginning to end, and the room was packed with so many people that we eager to show their appreciation for the Philadelphia television legend, Lew Klein. Hosted by alum Bob Saget, speakers such as Bernie Prazenica…

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