American sportsman, professional gambler, and underworld figure in New York during the late 19th century. He donated to charities late in life.
Was son-in-law of former US Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren.
He was a war correspondent in Italy in August 1943 covering Gen. George S. Patton at the time of the infamous "slapping" incident.
Many people first heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor when John Daly came on the air at 2:25 PM (EST) with the news report on CBS radio. In his initial report he mispronounced the island named Oahu as "O-ha-ooh".
In the 1950s, he worked for several years at ABC Television as Vice President in charge of News, Special Events and Public Affairs. During this period, he received three Peabody Awards: 1954 - Personal Award for Radio-Televison News. Partial quote from citation: "John Charles Daly is primarily a reporter-and a good one. His versatility as a radio and television personality has not diluted his basic talent as a competent and discerning journalist." 1956 - Institutional Award for Television News Coverage of the National Political Conventions. Partial quote: "Last summer, the American Broadcasting Company, with department head John Daly and a carefully picked team, covered the Democratic and Republican national conventions. The result was a perfect example of how an important news event should be brought home to a television audience." 1957 - Prologue 58. Partial quote: "ABCs handling of the news, consistently authoritative and imaginative throughout 1957, hit a new high with its year-end roundup and forecast for the months to come - Prologue 58. The credit goes equally to John Daly and his staff.."
He was one of the featured reporters on CBS Radios "You Are There" (1947-1950).
Enrolled as a child at the Tilton School in New Hampshire; he eventually became the Chairman of the Board of the school and an alumni award was established in his name after his death.
Although he spent most of his career in radio and television news, he is best-known to TV viewers as the moderator of one of the most successful quiz shows of all time, "Whats My Line." In its first, and most popular version, it ran in prime time on CBS from 1950 to 1967. He was the shows only moderator.
His two sons with his first wife, Margaret Criswell Neale, were John Charles Daly (born 1937) and John Neale Daly. They also had a daughter, nicknamed Buntsie, born in 1945.
His first wife, Margaret Criswell Neale, was nicknamed Kit.
In the 1950s, Daly and his family resided in Rye, New York.
Pets: In 1955, John and family had a female Scottish terrier named Bonnie.
In August, 1955, John was appointed constable of Harrison, New York in Westchester County.
When it came to his golf game, said of himself, "Im the original 110 for 18 holes man."
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 3, 1991-1993, pp. 121-123. New York: Charles Scribners Sons, 2001.
When Whats My Line went off the air in 1967, John Daly was appointed the director of the Voice Of America. His appointment was a contributing factor in deciding to end the shows long run.
Member of the British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) since 1995. Member of the BSC Board of Governors since 2008.
Founded the Hemdale Company in 1966 with actor David Hemmings and later in 1971 was the Chairman of Hemdale Group Ltd., which produced and distributed films.
Co-promoted the 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
Father of Jenny Daly, Michael Daly, Jonathan Daly, Julian Daly, and Timothy Daly.
He produced or co-produced movies that earned 13 Academy Awards and 21 nominations for Best Picture.
He helped launch the careers of directors Oliver Stone , Robert Altman and Bernardo Bertolucci.
After Hemdale went bankrupt in 1992 (with debts over $130 million), Daly assumed directorship of Global Entertainment Assets Corporation, and, in 1998, co-founded the Europe-based production company Greenhills Films.
Was a former journalist.
Professional golfer. Turned pro in 1987.
Recorded an album "My Life," featuring Darius Rucker , Willie Nelson , and Daron Norwood.
Jesuit priest.
Skeleton racer.
The art of conversation lies not only in saying the right thing at the,right time, but in leaving unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting,moment. .
