Worth McDougald, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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American journalism educator
Date of Birth: 26-Jul-1925
Date of Death: 19-Apr-2007
Profession: journalist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Worth McDougald
- Worth McDougald (July 26, 1925 – April 19, 2007) was an American journalism educator who oversaw the Peabody Awards for nearly 30 years, from 1963–1991.McDougald grew up in Statesboro, Georgia.
- In World War II, McDougald served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater, then returned to Emory University to complete his degree.
- He became an assistant professor at the University of Georgia (UGA) in 1949, then earned an M.A.
- degree in Political Science from UGA in 1954, and the PhD degree from the Ohio State University in 1964.
- He was again called to active duty during the Korean War.
- "Dr.
- Mac," as he was known on campus at UGA, served in a variety of roles, including head of the Department of Radio-Television-Film.
- McDougald was named to the Georgia Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
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