Garrison Keillor was born this day in 1942 to Grace and John Keillor at Anoka, Minnesota. Keillor began his broadcasting career while in college on a student-operated radio station. In 1994, Keillor was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. You can hear his show, A Prairie Home Companion every weekend on Georgia Public Radio. In 1970, a fictional piece appeared in the New Yorker, thus heralding the beginning of Keillor's writing career. Keillor has written several articles for both magazines, newspapers, and websites. He has also authored books for both adults and children. Click on the picture to see his books at Spout Springs Library.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Birthday Spotlight: Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor was born this day in 1942 to Grace and John Keillor at Anoka, Minnesota. Keillor began his broadcasting career while in college on a student-operated radio station. In 1994, Keillor was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. You can hear his show, A Prairie Home Companion every weekend on Georgia Public Radio. In 1970, a fictional piece appeared in the New Yorker, thus heralding the beginning of Keillor's writing career. Keillor has written several articles for both magazines, newspapers, and websites. He has also authored books for both adults and children. Click on the picture to see his books at Spout Springs Library.
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