FRANK EDWARDS

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Disambiguation: Frank Allyn Edwards (1908–1967), broadcaster and UFO investigator. Not to be confused with other Frank Edwards in broadcasting or journalism.

Frank Allyn Edwards (August 4, 1908 – June 23, 1967) was an influential American radio broadcaster and journalist who became one of the earliest popularizers of UFO investigation in the United States. Beginning his broadcasting career at KDKA Pittsburgh in the 1920s, Edwards later worked as a news analyst and White House correspondent for the Mutual Broadcasting System (1949–1954). After encountering Donald E. Keyhoe's "Flying Saucers Are Real" in 1948, Edwards became fascinated with UFO reports and authored six books on the subject, including the bestselling "Flying Saucers—Serious Business" (1966). He served as a board member of NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena) from 1957 until his death and hosted the syndicated program "Stranger Than Science." Edwards contributed significantly to early ufology discourse through broadcasts, publications, and media appearances, though his later UFO books were criticized by the scientific UFO community for factual errors.

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Desambiguação: Frank Allyn Edwards (1908–1967), broadcaster and UFO investigator. Not to be confused with other Frank Edwards in broadcasting or journalism.

Frank Allyn Edwards (4 de agosto de 1908 – 23 de junho de 1967) foi um influente locutor de rádio e jornalista americano que se tornou um dos primeiros divulgadores da investigação de OVNIs nos Estados Unidos. Iniciando sua carreira de radiodifusão na estação KDKA em Pittsburgh nos anos 1920, Edwards posteriormente trabalhou como analista de notícias e correspondente da Casa Branca para o Mutual Broadcasting System (1949–1954). Após encontrar o artigo de Donald E. Keyhoe intitulado "Flying Saucers Are Real" em 1948, Edwards ficou fascinado com relatos de OVNIs e escreveu seis livros sobre o assunto, incluindo o best-seller "Flying Saucers—Serious Business" (1966). Serviu como membro da diretoria do NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena) de 1957 até sua morte e apresentou o programa sindicalizado "Stranger Than Science". Edwards contribuiu significativamente para o discurso ufológico inicial através de transmissões radiofônicas, publicações e aparições na mídia, embora seus livros posteriores sobre OVNIs tenham sido criticados pela comunidade científica de ufologia por erros factuais.

External Sources

• Frank Edwards (writer and broadcaster) · Wikipedia · reliability: high — Born August 4, 1908 in Mattoon, Illinois; died June 23, 1967; Early radio broadcaster at KDKA Pittsburgh from 1920s; Mutual Broadcasting System news analyst and White House correspondent 1949–1954; Became interested in UFOs after receiving advance copy of Keyhoe's "Flying Saucers Are Real" in 1948; Authored multiple books on UFOs; bestseller "Flying Saucers—Serious Business" (1966); Created "Stranger Than Science" syndicated program; Appeared on Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, October 1966
• Edwards, Frank (Allyn) (1908–1967) · Encyclopedia.com · reliability: high — Born August 4, 1908; died June 23, 1967; Radio broadcaster and journalist; KDKA Pittsburgh career start 1924; Mutual Broadcasting System news analyst; White House correspondent 1949–1954; Board member NICAP 1957–1967; Authored books on paranormal phenomena and UFOs starting 1954; Mid-1960s UFO books criticized by scientific UFO community for factual errors; Contributed to Fate magazine; widely syndicated "Strange to Relate" column
• Frank Edwards · The UFO Database · reliability: high — Radio broadcaster and UFO researcher; Attended Air Force briefings on UFOs in early 1950s; Created syndicated radio program "Stranger Than Science" (1959); Wrote six books on UFO subject; Published "Stranger Than Science" (1959), "Strange People" (1961), "Flying Saucers—Serious Business" (1966), "Flying Saucers—Here and Now!" (1967)

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