Ted Talbert Explained

Ted Talbert (1942  - January 22, 2013) was an American journalist, documentary-maker and historian. Talbert was born and raised in Royal Oak Township and attended Northern High School in Detroit, Michigan.

Career

In his career, as a writer, he served as an advisor for the Detroit Free Press sportswriters about black African-American Detroit.^[1] Talbert was a close friend of Carolyn Franklin, and had a good friendship with Detroit's former mayor Coleman Young.^[2]

Personal life

Talbert won five Emmy Awards for his work. In 2000, he was inducted as an official member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.

Death

He died on January 22, 2013, of a heart attack at his home and is survived by daughter Jamile Skinner, son Ted Talbert proceeded him in death February 1, 2010, four grandchildren, and a sister.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ted Talbert, Emmy Winning Documentary Producer, Dies At 70. CBS Detroit. January 23, 2013.
2. Web site: McGraw: I Met Ted Talbert When He Was Planning To Walk To Lansing -- Backward. Deadline Detroit Media. January 23, 2013.
3. Web site: filmmaker, Joe Louis historian Ted Talbert dies at 70. Detroit Free Press. January 23, 2013.
4. Web site: Journalist made films on Detroit, won 5 Emmys. The Detroit News. January 23, 2013.