Summary
Mike Boettcher (born 1954[1]) is an American journalist and war correspondent. He is often embedded in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Oklahoma. Reporting from Key West, Florida on June 1, 1980, about the Mariel boatlift, he was the first reporter to present a live satellite report from the United States on CNN (coming after Jay Bushinsky's live satellite report from Jerusalem).[2] His work has won a Peabody Award, six Emmys, and a National Headliner award.[3]
Mike Boettcher | |
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 Mike Boettcher (left) with Justin D Roberts (right). | |
| Born | Michael Boettcher 1954 (age 69–70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | war reporter, journalist, university professor |
| Notable work | The Hornet's Nest |
Boettcher and his son Carlos produced the 2014 film documentary The Hornet's Nest, depicting their experiences while embedded with American troops in Afghanistan.[4][5]
Boettcher is a native of Ponca City, Oklahoma and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.[6][7]
References edit
- ^ Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame Inductions, Oklahoma Press Association, April 9, 2010.
- ^ "CNN First Hour: June 1, 1980". June 11, 2012. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Veteran journalist Mike Boettcher featured speaker at OU ceremony", The Oklahoman, December 17, 2009.
- ^ Gary Goldstein, "Afghanistan war documentary 'The Hornet's Nest' embeds you", Los Angeles Times, May 29, 2014.
- ^ Shawn S. Lealos, "Oklahoman's film shows what is happening in the war in Afghanistan", The Oklahoman, May 13, 2014.
- ^ Kevin Canfield, "Oklahoma journalist and Ponca City native Mike Boettcher keeps reporting from dangerous areas", Tulsa World, April 3, 2012.
- ^ Jamie Birdwell, "After three decades of international news, Oklahoman Mike Boettcher returns to teach", Oklahoma Gazette, January 14, 2010.
External links edit
- Boettcher on CNN website
- Mike Boettcher, Gaylord Visiting Professional Professor, University of Oklahoma