Larry Thompson (humorist)
Lawrence Thompson (1911-1973) was an American humor columnist and newspaper reporter for 28 years with The Miami Herald, until his death in 1973.
Lawrence "Larry" Thompson | |
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Larry Thompson at work at The Miami Herald, 1969 | |
| Born | November 20, 1911 Garrison, Kansas |
| Died | February 18, 1973 Miami, Florida |
| Monuments | Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park (Miami Dade County, FL) |
| Other names | "Scoop" Thompson |
| Education | B.S. History |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma State University |
| Occupation(s) | Newspaper Columnist; Newspaper reporter, author, public speaker |
| Years active | 1928–1973 |
| Employer | The Miami Herald |
| Known for | Humor column "Life With Larry Thompson," published daily in The Miami Herald for more than two decades. |
| Notable work | Three books published by Wake-Brook House: Life With Caesar, Hogs Under My Bed and Life With Larry Thompson |
| Successor | Dave Barry |
| Spouse | Penny Thompson |
| Awards | Dale Carnegie Alumni Association Good Human Relations Award 1965; Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame |
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