Jack Jersawitz
Jack Jersawitz (August 13, 1934 – December 6, 2012) was an American civil rights leader and television host in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jack Jersawitz | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 13, 1934 |
| Died | December 6, 2012 (aged 78) |
| Career | |
| Show | Brainstorms |
| Network | People TV |
| Style | Public Access |
Jersawitz hosted a Public-access TV show called Brainstorms on People TV in which he took live telephone calls, mostly consisting of crank calls[1]
Personal life
Jack Jersawitz was born on August 13, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY and protested against all wars. He ran for Mayor in Atlanta, Georgia and won several important lawsuits relating to civil liberties.[2]
Death
Jersawitz died on December 6, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia after battling several illnesses.[3]
References
- "Live TV Prank Calls to Pro-9/11 Communist Public Access Host Jack Jersawitz". YouTube. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
- Shaw, Michelle. "Jack Jersawitz, 78: Activist fought for 'working class'". AJC. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- Cardinale, Matthew. "Jack Jersawitz, 1934-2012". Atlanta Progressive News. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
External links
- "Find A Grave". Retrieved 17 March 2018.
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