Phillips Carlin

Phillips Carlin
Phillips Carlin at the microphone.
Born	June 30, 1894 New York City, New York
Died	August 27, 1971, age 77 New York City, New York
Occupation	Announcer

Phillips Carlin (June 30, 1894 – August 27, 1971) was a radio broadcaster and television executive.

Carlin attended New York University.

Carlin started his broadcasting career with the New York radio station, WEAF. He teamed up with Graham McNamee to announce the 1926, 1927 and 1928 World Series. He later announced The Atwater Kent Hour, The Goodrich Hour and The Palmolive Hour.

Afterwards, he served as the Eastern program manager and vice president in charge of programs for NBC and later vice president in charge of programs for Mutual Broadcasting Corporation.

Carlin conceived the idea for Queen for a Day, a prize giveaway television show that served as the forerunner to reality television. Afterwards, he worked as a television production representative for advertising agencies and produced hundreds of commercials.

Carlin served in the U.S. Navy during World War I.