Barry Gordemer
Producer/Director, Morning Edition
Barry Gordemer is an award-winning writer and producer and director for NPR's Morning Edition. He's helped produce and direct NPR coverage of two Persian Gulf wars, five presidential elections, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and hurricane Katrina. He's also produced numerous profiles of actors, musicians, and writers.
His career in radio spans more than 25 years, beginning at NPR member station WFAE in Charlotte North Carolina, and including stops at Minnesota Public Radio and A Prairie Home Companion.
In 2000, Barry received special recognition from the George Foster Peabody Awards for his long-time service to Morning Edition.
Barry also is the founder of Handemonium, a company that designs and creates puppets for television and film. In 2003, Barry received a Telly award for his puppet designs and his performance as Alphie the Alligator on the DVD series, "The Sound and the Furry."
In 2000, Barry performed on the CD Dreamosauraus. It received a Grammy nomination for "Best Musical Album for Kids."
More From Barry Gordemer
Music News
Sing To Your Baby: Fighting Parental Stage Fright
If you'd like to sing to your baby but think your voice is enough to make a child cry, fear not.
Photography
Click! Polaroid Snaps Back On The Scene
Once the Apple of its day, Polaroid has fallen by the wayside, thanks to digital photography.
Tales from the Underworld
A Magician's Quest for the Perfect Card Cheat
Dai Vernon was among the 20th century's most influential magicians, but one trick eluded him.
