Mary Hanson

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For other persons named Mary Hanson, see Mary Hanson (disambiguation).

Mary Hanson (born 1944) is an American television presenter and host of the The Mary Hanson Show. The show which is broadcast from the Twin Cities in Minnesota, premiered in 1980 and focuses on social and health issues.

[edit] Noted guests

The show has received several awards, and has the distinction of being the longest-running cable access show in the United States. Among the notable guests which have appeared on the program include:

• Elmer L. Andersen, former Governor of Minnesota
• Kathy Halbreich, Director, Walker Art Center
• William W. George, former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Inc.
• Bob Bruinicks, President, University of Minnesota
• Ken Pentel, American politician, Green party gubernatorial candidate

[edit] Trivia

• In 1994, Hansen was diagnosed with mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).

[edit] External link

• Show information from Twin Cities public television