Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Famous Television Pioneer
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1911 birthplace of Durward Kirby. Spent childhood days on Greenup St. Attended St. Benedict School. Moved to nearby Ft. Thomas during adolescence. Later became nationally known broadcaster. Started at WLW radio where he reported news about 1937 Ohio River flood. Also host of big-band broadcasts from area nightclubs like the Lookout House.
Durward Kirby was most notably known as sidekick on TV's Garry Moore Show in the 1950s/60s and later on Candid Camera in 1960s. Also remembered as a high-profile national broadcast advertisement announcer. Received several awards for his many broadcast achievements including Greater Cincinnati Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Died in 2000.
Erected 2008 by Kentucky Historical Society; Kentucky Department of Highways; presented by the City of Covington. (Marker Number 2260.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 39° 4.149′ N, 84° 30.209′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. Marker is on Greenup Street (Kentucky Route 17) north of East 19th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Austinburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Virginia Apartments (approx. ¼ mile away); Frank L. Michaels House (approx. ¼ mile away); Michaels House (approx. ¼ mile away); Wallace-Boyd House (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Longwood (approx. ¼ mile away); Hollingsworth House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Elizabeth Grossmann House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
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