Jerry Turner (anchorman)
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| Jerry Turner | ||
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| Born | Jerry Joiner August 6, 1929 Meridian, Mississippi |
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| Died | December 31, 1987 (aged 58) Baltimore, Maryland |
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| Occupation | anchorman | |
| Spouse | Jean | |
| Notable credit(s) | Co-anchor of WJZ-TV, Eyewitness News | |
Jerry Turner (August 6, 1929 - December 31, 1987), was an American television news anchorman at WJZ-TV in Baltimore, Maryland. He was from Meridian, Mississippi and started working at the Baltimore television station in 1962, starting the 6PM Newscast With Al Sanders in 1977. He died from Esophageal cancer at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.[1]
Prior to his arrival his arrival on Television Hill, WJZ's news was mired in third place in a town that had three major network newscasts. In 1971, WBAL-TV was #1, WMAR-TV was #2, three years later, WJZ with Turner, Sanders, Bob Turk (weather) and Nick Charles (Sports) were a runaway #1 and stayed there through the 70s and into the 80s.[2]
[edit] Death
Turner Got Cancer again. He was rushed to Johns Hopkins Hospital, But on December 31, 7:15 PM, He died after the disease spread.
[edit] Legacy
Each year, the Baltimore Community Foundation awards college scholarships in the name of Jerry Turner for those students who are interested in broadcast journalism.[3]
[edit] Notes
| Preceded by George Baumann |
WJZ-TV Lead Anchors 1962 – 1987 |
Succeeded by Al Sanders |
