Fred Shields(1904-1974)
- Actor
In Kansas City, Shields owned a theatre group, The Playmakers, and
performed in stage plays. He also worked as a newscaster for WDAF
radio. In 1929, he announced the plane flight of Germany's Graf
Zeppelin over the U.S. In 1930, he came to Hollywood, CA, with Ger, his
wife, Karena, and daughter, Evelyn. He was employed as the Station
Manager for KTM Los Angeles. In 1939, he was President of the American
Federation of Radio Artists. From 1940 to he 1965, he was the announcer
on the Alka Seltzer News, KHJ, Hollywood. He also played Mr. Archer on
"Meet Corliss Archer" both on CBS radio and television
(Meet Corliss Archer (1950)).
