Lyon, Herb

Herb Lyon was a prominent columnist for the Chicago Tribune, best known for writing the "Tower Ticker" column which covered Chicago's nightlife, entertainment scene, and local personalities.

Career and Contributions

"Tower Ticker" Column: Lyon conducted the "Tower Ticker" column from November 1954 until June 1968, taking over from Will Leonard. The column focused on "night life, show business, and the activities of people in the news".

Journalism Style: His writing was described as "people-centered, addressing their foibles, inspirations and dreams". He often followed the movements of major entertainment figures, such as Louis Armstrong, mentioning them in his daily columns.

Other Work: Before his column, he had written radio, motion picture, and television stories for various organizations including station WGN, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), and Universal-International Pictures Corporation.