Ann Fraser Lorentzen

A true pioneer in the talk show game who had a genuine interest and amazing presence! You are missed

I had the good fortune to be recommended to PAT to be their intern. I thought that I died and went to TV heaven. Actually I did! I laughed, cried, worked the Green Room, assisted on all the shows and managed to become PA and even produced some shows. Ann was my teacher, hero, guide, confidant and everything else. She was talented beyond compare. She was our Supah´ Star and her light still guides me. I changed my name from Alice Rosenzweig to Zoe Stein. Her life still inspires me. May her...

Our families were friends in Winnetka and I was fortunate so see Ann in performances at New Trier. Many years later, my Dad came to visit me in SF and I got tickets to People Are Talking. Ann recognized my Dad and totally made his dayl Ann was always so full of life, and had such a contagious smile. RIP Ann!

Ann was a lively, energetic, inspiring person, and a generous member of the Board of Trustees at Hanna Boys Center in Sonoma. Within a week after she joined us, she and husband Ron had created and distributed a professional marketing video to illustrate the good work that Hanna was doing -- including upbeat images of Hanna's boys and their teachers. She never slowed down, and was a smart, respected, productive part of Hanna for nearly 20 years. She elevated our work, and made it fun and more...

I´m saddened to hear of Ann´s passing. Ann had an inherent joy that she spread to others. I was part of the crew that followed her when she returned to her Guernewood Park property after it was flooded. Even in the midst of a personal disaster, she kept her positive side up. Ann was truly one of the highlights of my life.

Great memories with the whole PAT family...Ann will be missed by us all.

We had some great TV adventures together!

I was honored to be the director for People Are Talking. It was my first big break as a television director. How lucky I was. Ann Fraser was a remarkable interviewer and a delightful host. Her chemistry with Ross McGowan was magical. Ann was such a great talent and such a good friend. Her memory will be a blessing for the many who knew her and loved her.

Ann was always upbeat and professional. It was a pleasure to work with her.