Lord, Phillips H. (Phillips Haynes), 1902-1975

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Phillips H. Lord created more than eighteen radio and television programs, including "Seth Parker;" "Seth Parker's Old Fashioned Singing School;" "G-Men," or "Gangbusters;" and "Mr. District Attorney." The "Seth Parker" series was his most popular work, and he wrote, produced, directed, and acted in it. Lord was born in Hartford, Vermont, but moved shortly after to Meriden, Connecticut, where his father became the pastor of a local church. He graduated with honors from Bowdoin College in 1923 and then became principal of the high school in Plainville, Connecticut at just twenty-two years old, the youngest person to hold such a post in the state. However, he tired of the academic life and began writing short stories, eventually moving to New York City in 1927. His break came from his first program "Old Fashioned Singing School," broadcast on a Hartford station, which received favorable letters and was picked up by five stations. Eventually, NBC decided it wanted the series, which led to the formation of "Seth Parker." In 1935 Lord bought a schooner and attempted to sail around the world, but the ship was wrecked in a storm near Tahiti. Lord and the crew survived, but the trip was curtailed as the ship was wrecked and sold for parts.

From the description of Phillips H. Lord papers, 1923-1969 (bulk 1930-1942) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 34473261

Lord (1902-1975) created over eighteen radio and television programs, including "Seth Parker;" "Seth Parker's Old Fashioned Singing School;" "G-Men," or "Gangbusters;" and "Mr. District Attorney." The "Seth Parker" series was his most popular work, in which he appeared, wrote, produced, and directed. Lord was born in Hartford, Vermont but moved shortly after to Meriden, Connecticut where his father became the pastor of a local church. He graduated with honors from Bowdoin College in 1923 and then became principal of the high school in Plainville, Connecticut at just twenty-two years old, the youngest person to hold such a post in the state. However, he tired of the academic life and began writing short stories, eventually moving to New York City in 1927. His break came from his first program "Old Fashioned Singing School," broadcast on a Hartford station, which received favorable letters and was picked up by five stations. Eventually, NBC decided it wanted the series, which led to the formation of "Seth Parker." In 1935 Lord bought a schooner and attempted to sail around the world, but the ship was wrecked in a storm near Tahiti. Lord and the crew survived, but the trip was curtailed as the ship was wrecked and sold for parts.

From the guide to the Phillips H. Lord papers, 1923-1969 (bulk 1930-1942), (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

Creator of radio show: Sunday at Seth Parker's, which was set in Jonesport, Me.

From the description of Phillips Haynes Lord collection, 1929-1932. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70927034

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creatorOf Lord, Phillips Haynes, 1902-1975. Phillips Haynes Lord collection, 1929-1932. Maine Historical Society Library
creatorOf Scrapbook of newspaper clippings by and about Phillips H. Lord, 1931-1935. Maine Historical Society Library
creatorOf Lord, Phillips H., 1902-1975. Gangbusters. The Tri-state gang. University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
referencedIn Phillips Haynes Lord collection, 1929 Sept. 9-1932 Sept. 4. Maine Historical Society Library
creatorOf Phillips H. Lord papers, 1923-1969 (bulk 1930-1942) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Lord, Phillips H. (Phillips Haynes), 1902-1975. Phillips H. Lord papers, 1923-1969 (bulk 1930-1942) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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Jonesport (Me.)
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Birth 1902-07-13

Death 1975-10-19

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