The Passing of the Prominent

About the Book

Chapters 1 through 6 describe the exciting lives of Britain’s Queen Mother - “Queen Mum,” comedian Milton Berle - “Mr. Television,” golfer Sam Snead - “Slammin Sam,” writer Ann Landers - “Premier Advice Columnist,” actress Rosemary Clooney - “Outstanding Chanteuse” and baseball legend Ted Williams - “Splendid Splinter.” The next seven chapters highlight events in the illustrious lives of announcer Chick Hearn - “Voice of the Lakers,” musician Lionel Hampton - “Vibraphone virtuoso,” pro football John Unitas - “Peerless NFL Quarterback,” Gregory Peck - “Superb Actor, Human Being,” feminist Katherine Hepburn - “Star, ‘Independent’ Actress,” comedian, actor Bob Hope - “Entertainer of the Century” and vocalist Johnny Cash – “Country Singer, Man in Black.”

About the Author

Robert R. Morman was born in Lansford, PA. He served in the USN as Chief Yeoman during WWII and later joined the USAFR where he retired as a Major. He received the B. A., M. A. and Ph. D. degrees in psychology (USC, 1955). His work experience included positions like research psychologist, counseling psychologist, professor of psychology and education at CSULA. Subjects taught included counseling, tests & measurements, statistics, research, thesis and related. He also consulted on research and statistical projects. Publications encompassed numerous articles on counseling, automation, statistics and test validation plus books on a vocational test battery. In addition, books on Clinton’s plans for “changing” America, UNAmericanization and his impeachment and trial were also published.