Mort Crim: “Anchorman”
12/13/21 • 35 min
Mort Crim is a storied journalist. For 19 years he was a celebrated TV anchor in Detroit with WDIV, the NBC affiliate. His journalism career includes his coverage of the NASA space flights, his travels with LBJ, and so much more. And he was the parodied inspiration for the Ron Burgundy character played by Will Ferrell in his hit "Anchorman" movies!
Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Studio One” from the album Play by Project Grand Slam.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0kdeQDNwrXzsw370KNYsvA?si=sBcrv5AjRNivBUt8do3cXA&dl_branch=1
In this episode, Robert and Mort discuss:
- The current state of journalism
- His upbringing in a family of ministers
- His radio experience
- Covering the NASA space flights and LBJ
- How Walter Cronkite helped him get his first TV anchor job
- His time as a leading TV anchor in Philadelphia and then Detroit
- How he became the parodied inspiration for Will Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy character in the “Anchorman” movies
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Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap
Connect with Mort at https://www.mortcrimspeaks.com
Mort’s memoir, “Anchored: A Journalist’s Search For Truth”, is available here on Amazon
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/
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Email Robert: [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.com
Store: https://www.thepgsstore.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453
Email: [email protected]
Mort Crim is a storied journalist. For 19 years he was a celebrated TV anchor in Detroit with WDIV, the NBC affiliate. His journalism career includes his coverage of the NASA space flights, his travels with LBJ, and so much more. And he was the parodied inspiration for the Ron Burgundy character played by Will Ferrell in his hit "Anchorman" movies!
Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Studio One” from the album Play by Project Grand Slam.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0kdeQDNwrXzsw370KNYsvA?si=sBcrv5AjRNivBUt8do3cXA&dl_branch=1
In this episode, Robert and Mort discuss:
- The current state of journalism
- His upbringing in a family of ministers
- His radio experience
- Covering the NASA space flights and LBJ
- How Walter Cronkite helped him get his first TV anchor job
- His time as a leading TV anchor in Philadelphia and then Detroit
- How he became the parodied inspiration for Will Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy character in the “Anchorman” movies
If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here.
Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap
Connect with Mort at https://www.mortcrimspeaks.com
Mort’s memoir, “Anchored: A Journalist’s Search For Truth”, is available here on Amazon
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcast
Email Robert: [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.com
Store: https://www.thepgsstore.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453
Email: [email protected]
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Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert: [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.com
Store: https://www.thepgsstore.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453
Email: [email protected]
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Chester Elton - Apostle Of Appreciation
Chester Elton has been called the Apostle Of Appreciation. He serves as a leadership consultant to companies like American Express, The World Bank, AT&T and The New Jersey Devils. Simply put, he guides and inspires companies and their workplace teams to perform at a higher level. And in this episode Chester reveals all his secrets!
My featured song in this episode is “The Week” from the album “East Side Sessions” by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/5tkOVCsFhtqecJxzseTUsS?si=jtfS1VCLTgGA8g9ya-Cwdg
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In this episode Chester and I discuss:
- How he wanted to become a pro tennis player
- His love for selling
- His mother’s call that landed him an important job
- Working for his uncle's employee recognition company
- His first book: “Managing With Carrots”
- Becoming a Speaker
- How he's written 14 books with the same co-author
- Coaching/Training
- Corporate culture
- His Goal: help people become better people
- Gratitude in the workplace and in life
If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here.
Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap
Connect with Chester at:
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcast
Email Robert: [email protected]
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.com
Store: https://www.thepgsstore.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453
Email: [email protected]
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