Tracey Miller (July 21, 1954 – October 7, 2005) was a radio personality, editorial writer, and newspaper editor, who worked for much of her radio career on stations in the Los Angeles area. From 1990 to 1993 Miller and Terri-Rae Elmer co-hosted KFI's TNT in the Morning, the first morning-drive show in a major market to feature two women in the lead roles.[1]
Miller was born in Santa Maria, California.[2] A four-time winner of the Los Angeles Press Club Golden Mike Award,[3] she became founding editor of the La Crescenta Valley Sun[4] in April, 2002, and wrote a weekly column for the Glendale News-Press in 2005.[3] In July 2005, the American Women in Radio and Television established a merit award in her honor, to recognize chapter members who have shown commitments to the organization and chapter, and made positive contributions to the broadcasting profession.[5]
Miller, 51, died on October 7, 2005, from complications due to brain cancer. She is survived by her two children, Kelsey Leanne Showalter and Taylor Lee Brittenham.[3]
Station affiliations
edit| Station | City | Years |
|---|---|---|
| KOB | Albuquerque | 1976-1981 |
| KOMO | Seattle | 1981-1982 |
| KFI | Los Angeles | 1982-93 |
| KABC | Los Angeles | 1994-95 |
| KMPC/KTZN | Los Angeles | 1995-97 |
| KLSX | Los Angeles | 1997-2000 |
| KABC | Los Angeles | 2001-03 |
References
edit- ^ "In Memoriam: Tracey Miller, 51". CNPA Bulletin. California Newspaper Publisher's Association. 2005-10-25. Archived from the original on 2012-07-29. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
- ^ "Obituaries: Tracey Miller". Variety. 2005-10-09. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
- ^ a b c Variety 2005
- ^ CNPA Bulletin 2005
- ^ "About the Tracey Miller Award". 2006. Archived from the original on May 27, 2006. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
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