George, Phyllis (1949–)
George, Phyllis (1949–)
Miss America and TV host. Name variations: Phyllis George Brown. Born Phyllis George, June 25, 1949, in Denton, TX; m. John Brown (gov. of Kentucky; div.).
Named Miss America (1971), representing Texas; became 1st female sportscaster in America and co-anchored "NFL Today" for CBS (1975–84); was the 1st female co-host of "Candid Camera"; became co-anchor of "CBS Morning News" (1985); created and hosted "Spotlight with Phyllis George" for TNN; authored four books. Was the 1st woman to found a chicken company, Chicken by George, now a division of Hormel Foods.
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