Frazier Moore

Hamilton Frazier Moore, Jr. (born April 4, 1951), known as Frazier Moore, is an American journalist. He is a television reporter/critic for The Associated Press.

Background

Moore grew up in Athens, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia, graduating in 1974 with a journalism degree. He was a staff writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Fort Myers (FL) News-Press, where he received a National Headliners Award. Other publications for which Moore has written include Spy, Connoisseur, The New York Times, Interview and TV Guide.

He was also Director of Publications for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Career with Associated Press

In 1992, Moore became television critic for The Associated Press, based in New York. One of his columns recounted his performance as an extra on Law & Order. Another suggested Andy Rooney retire, whereupon Rooney aired Moore's telephone number and 60 Minutes viewers swamped the AP headquarters with calls.

Moore served as a Peabody Awards Board member from 20042010.[1] He has hosted a weekly TV-related commentary for Los Angeles public radio station KCRW.

References

  1. "Past Board Members".
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