Philip H. Dougherty (December 21, 1923 – September 27, 1988) was an American

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who covered

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for ''

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'' from 1966 until his death. He was posthumously elected to the

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in 1990, where he was described as "the most influential writer on advertising throughout his 22 years."Foltz, Kim (December 17, 1990). Advertising Addenda: Hall of Fame elects 3 ''

Career

Dougherty started working for ''The New York Times'' in 1942 as a copy boy. In 1966 he began writing the paper's advertising column. Dougherty's column appeared in the Times five days a week since October 1966. He also had a morning broadcast called "Advertising News of the Day" for eight years on the radio station WQXR. Dougherty was well known for his witty and humorous articles and speeches.

Family

Dougherty was married to his wife Dorothy Patt Dougherty. Together they had three children and lived in Forest Hills, New York.

Death

He died in his sleep at his

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home at the age 64.Shephard, Richard F. (September 28, 1988). Philip H. Dougherty, 64, Is Dead; Advertising Columnist for Times. ''

'' The cause of his death was from heart failure.

Awards and honors

The Philip H. Dougherty Minority Journalism Scholarship at

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is named in his honor.

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