Lyman Lloyd Bryson (July 11, 1888 – November 24, 1959) was an American educator, media advisor and author known for his work in educational radio and television programs for

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from the 1930s through the 1950s.

Biography

Born in

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, and educated at the

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, Bryson was a frequent guest on the radio game show '' Information, Please''. Bryson served as a professor at

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from 1934 to 1953. Bryson chaired the Adult Education Board for CBS Radio, moderating such programs as '' The American School of the Air'' and ''Invitation to Learning''. From 1938 to 1946 he hosted the public affairs program, ''The People's Platform'', which was adapted for television (1948–1950). Bryson died November 24, 1959, at age 71."Bryson Memorial Set: Service for Educator to be Held Monday at Columbia". ''The New York Times'', December 4, 1959

Literature

* Bryson, Lyman (1948). Autobiographical essay in

References

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Lyman Bryson
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