John Rayburn was a veteran news and sports broadcaster.
Out of the Navy at 19, he started his broadcast career in Cape Girardeau, moving on to Peoria, Kansas City, and Denver as a news anchor and sportscaster. John’s 43-year Denver broadcast history includes all three network affiliated stations, Denver Bronco pre-season games, DU Hockey, and the Denver Bears baseball. During this span, he interviewed celebrities from many walks of life including 5 presidents, numerous Sports figures, Big Band Leaders, and movie and TV stars.
Over the years, he also aired on many national broadcasts and was inducted into the Broadcast Professionals Hall of Fame.
He hosted Senior Showcase on PBS for 9 years after he retired from the news as well as having a talk show, an old time-radio show and Big Band shows in the Denver Market.
He recorded dozens of books for the National Library Service and narrated innumerable Radio/TV recordings, authored 12 books and recorded hundreds of audio books.
His memorable television sign off was, “May all Your news be Good news.”
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John Rayburn
The Remarkable Big Band Era$24.95by John Rayburn This book is about one of the g...by John Rayburn This book is about one of the greatest periods in American history, a time when music helped relieve some of the worries of the Great Depression and World War II. It was a magical t... -
John Rayburn
A Personal Journey Through the World of Sports$22.95Veteran Radio/TV announcer John Rayburn garner...Veteran Radio/TV announcer John Rayburn garnered top ratings in broadcasting football, baseball, basketball, hockey and other major events. He offers personal anecdotes, plus interviews/conversat...