Robert Trout

Robert Trout
Born
Robert Albert Blondheim

(1909-10-15)October 15, 1909
DiedNovember 14, 2000(2000-11-14) (aged 91)
New York City, US
OccupationBroadcast journalist

Robert Trout (born Robert Albert Blondheim;[1] October 15, 1909 – November 14, 2000) was an American broadcast news reporter who worked on radio before and during World War II for CBS News.[2] He was regarded by some as the "Iron Man of Radio" for his ability to ad lib while on the air, as well as for his stamina, composure, and elocution.[1]

  1. ^ a b Severo, Richard (15 November 2000). "Robert Trout, Known as the 'Iron Man' of Broadcast Journalism, Dies at 91". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  2. ^ Bernstein, Adam. "CBS Radio Newsman Robert Trout, 91, Dies," The Washington Post, Wednesday, November 15, 2000. Retrieved May 1, 2021.