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for GEORGE MOYNIHAN
Chuck Mansfield
January 12, 2010
Oh Lord. How out of touch I've become. I just learned today of George's passing. The times I spent with him, whether on my little island in Gloucester or out on the boat on the Annisquam. And the fun we had during the Ft. Lauderdale stints; all I carry in my heart. There aren't many people like George on the planet. It feels like the end of an era. I truly liked him and will think of him always with warmth and humor. Goodbye, dear, gracious man.
Dick Hubert
January 8, 2010
George and the late Chet Collier gave me a huge opportunity to produce hard hitting investigative documentaries from 1968-1974, and I have never forgotten his kindness, and his total professional support. We've corresponded and met for luncheons over the years, and we last saw each other for lunch in the summer of 2009, when George was undergoing treatment at Mt. Sinai.
I join all of George's friends and colleagues from throughout the television industry in mourning him.
Andy Jones
November 11, 2009
George is going to be sorely missed by all of those who were fortunate to have known him. He and I were truly good friends for 28 years. The countless number of times I visited him on east 57th when I lived in N.Y.C. were all filled with anticipation and happiness of being with someone who was a genuine friend with no hidden agenda. He visited me at my home in France on three occasions as well as multiple visits to my home in Charleston. Our paths crossed in Hong Kong in 1995 when we were on separate round the world trips. What memories. I am so lucky that only three weeks before he passed that we had a lengthy phone conversation while he was in the hospital. I believe I can safely say that my call meant a lot to both of us not only to me. George, Rest in Peace.
November 9, 2009
G-
I've been thinking about you lots and the words keep tumbling and jumbling around in my head. I can't seem to find the right one or two adjectives to latch onto. Somehow, I want to write about you as if describing you to a stranger, but am having trouble keeping my thoughts in order.
Encyclopedic knowledge. Yes, that's part of George. From The Great Wall to The Great Barrier Reef, from Angkor Wat to Abu Simbel, from Machu Pichu to The Mountains of the Moon, was there an interesting place you hadn't studied or visited? From Mozart opera to Cole Porter Broadway, was there an aria or lyrics you didn't know? From Shakespeare to Shaw, the "Bible" to "Bonfire of the Vanities" was there an important or interesting book you hadn't read?
And yet, you were so much more than information. You could draw on and arrange data to solve problems and address issues, And you had that rare ability to think both logically and linearly as well as in colors, rhythms and textures. There was something of both the artist and the scientist about you.
You also had a wonderful sense of humor. I remember sitting in your office one morning with tears streaming down my face from laughing so hard. I know I had heard the phrase "I laughed until I cried" before, but I never really thought it was true until you started recounting the early years of television and of producing "Swan Boat" live at WBZ.
Then, of course, the word "gentleman" comes to mind. Kindness, courtesy and understanding seemed to come to you naturally. You even suffered fools pretty well.
So many adjectives. All true. But, I think that for you the core descriptor is "deep sense of family". You always got such joy from your twice yearly family parties in Rockport. You loved buying Christmas gifts for the kids, and putt a lot of thought into each one. You enjoyed tacking the remote controlled flying pig into the ceiling and ordering the sushi and sheet cake. As far as I could tell, those two days were the highlights of your year.
And, I remember your recounting of childhood shenanigans. I think your favorite family story was of you and your sister deciding that children in the local orphanage had it too good and that therefore you should crash the orphan's annual picnic. I guess you got away with it long enough to get ice cream and cookies but were eventually spotted as looking a lot like those two red-headed Moynihan kids and were promptly expelled. Being thrown out of the orphan's picnic was probably mortifying at age eight or ten but was hilarious as you retold it 50 years later.
Well, as I continue to think of you, more words will come to mind and I will expand this in my journal. Many of us are better for having known you. Thank you for your kindness, caring, integrity, patience and humor. You are missed.
L
R. David Porper
November 8, 2009
I was blessed to know George Moynihan for the last 8 or so years of his life. Besides his TV experience,which he never boasted about, he was widely read and well informed on many subjects. He always enriched my dinner parties with his presence and all my friends loved him. He was also so very generous and thoughtful. He always insisted I move informal summer parties to his Rockport home with its large deck and pool where he always enjoyed my "stiltonburgers" - very rare please. Geroge loved Broadway and was a walking encyclopedia of information on plays and musicals. He could remember dates of the originals and the revivals, pricipal cast members, you name it. When headed for NYC I always called him to learn what to see and what to avoid. Everyone was the better for knowing George. I have lost an irreplaceable friend.
Bob Squires
November 6, 2009
I've known George for six or seven years now but I'll miss the clippings he'd send me from numbers of publications. Always of interest and always pertinent. George was a classy guy, very intelligent and good natured. I'll miss his wit and friendliness and all the times in Rockport and NYNY. It was all too short but always wonderful. I was astounded at his background and his insights. And the privilege to collaborate with George.. He was quietly in stitches hearing me pining on a failed love affair. He presented me with the lyrics, reading them aloud a week later and I set about it to music. He had it on at the summer parties in Rockport along with the classical guitar pieces playing in the background. I'll still ride my road bike over there and hear his soft voice. And flip the burgers for everyone... 'George?' "RARE." You don't get over losing George. Rare indeed. I wish he was still here for us to thank him but that will be in the dreams.
November 6, 2009
UNCLE GEORGE WE ALL WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. HOPE WE CAN KEEP THE MOYNIHAN FAMILY TOGETHER. LOVE ALWAYS DICK & DONNA MAGIERA
Daniel Barry
November 6, 2009
Uncle George made the world a better place every day simply by being himself. His generosity was only surpassed by his vivacity. The world needs more George Moynihans.
Haidee Granger
November 6, 2009
George, a wonderful, kind, intelligent and caring friend, will be missed by many especially his great friend Larry Fraiberg, who cannot memorialize him here. George and I knew each for many years but never as well as the last few years as we spent time together caring for Larry. He was a dedicated and loving friend and I feel honoured to have known him.
Chet Zaneski
November 5, 2009
George has left an unmatched legacy in creating highly successful television programming in a long career at WBC. As a former Cantabrigian as George was, I marvelled at his cosistent success in locally programming WBZ-TV Boston,KPIX-TV San Francisco and then moving on to the national scene Mike Douglas,Merv Griffin,David Frost,PM East&West and numerous others. His creative being was always gracious,humble and respectful. And also a great guy.
Yoshihiko Shigenari
November 3, 2009
George was always there to listen and support people. George, thank you very much for your friendship and all the things you have tought us. Your departure is greatly missed.
Muriel Peters
November 3, 2009
For a number of years George and I served on the Film and Broadcasting committee of the Indo-US Subcommission on Education and Culture. He was a dedicated, generous and inspirational colleague. After the dissolution of the Subcommission, we remained good friends. A truly lovely man.
Patricia Allen
November 3, 2009
It was an honor to be a friend of this witty intellectual.
stanley moger
November 2, 2009
I met George in the Fall of 1949 during a visit to WBZ with my Dad, who was doing business with the station. Over a 60 year period, we developed a very close personal bond that resulted in the development of many television events. We, also, spent many hours in exciting conversations that spanned dinners, lunches and breakfasts. I shall miss George Moynihan more than words can express. His ideals will always remain a beacon for me to follow.
Stanley Moger/SFM Entertainment (New York City)
November 2, 2009
I met George in the Fall of 1949 during a visit to WBZ with my Dad, who was doing business with the station. Over a 60 year period, we developed a very close personal bond that resulted in the development of many television events. We, also, spent many hours in exciting conversations that spanned dinners, lunches and breakfasts. I shall miss George Moynihan more than words can express. His ideals will always remain a beacon for me to follow.
Stanley Moger/SFM Entertainment (New York City)
Dick Kurlander
November 2, 2009
It was an honor to have worked with George for 10 years during the glory days of Group W. His soft spoken, understated professionalism was - and is unique in the broadcasting industry.
Owen Simon
November 1, 2009
George was a very special person with his intellect, wit and understanding of the broadcast media. It was a great pleasure to work with and for him in the years that Group W was doing so many things in meaningful programming for the stations and developing the shows that would chart the course for the syndication industry. From the days of Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin and David Frost to our dinner last year at this time at Sardi's, spending time with this gentleman was a true treat. He will be missed by many.
Dick Crew
November 1, 2009
George was an intellectual whose soft-spoken thoughts were full of significant insights. This made him unique in the television industry. It was an honor to have known him.
Arthur Greenwald
November 1, 2009
George was beloved for his ability to foster talent on both the creative and business sides of the television business. He typified the golden years of Group W Television in that he always looked for the opportunity to serve the deeper needs of the audience and communities served by his chain of stations. Truly a proponent of "doing well by doing good." He leaves a long legacy of excellent programs and a work ethic and dedication to service that lives on in the many he helped and inspired.
Jack Fentress
November 1, 2009
George was a superb broadcaster and had a very good eye for what would work in various local operations. He was a friend and it's a plus to have worked with him.
Susan Levit
November 1, 2009
George was always there for you when you needed support. He always had a kind word and was a very important part of my professional life. He loved the television industry and was always striving to make it better. He was a friend and I mourn his passing.
Susan Levit
November 1, 2009
George was a mentor to so many people; myself included. He was always very supportive- an incredibly kind and lovely man. I mourn his passing.
Francine Achbar
November 1, 2009
George was a professional mentor and dear friend to me and to many in the television business. He was a true gentleman who embodied broadcasting's highest values.
He was very much loved and will be sadly missed.
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