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Tush
Best known for his offbeat humor and early cable-TV work, this Atlanta media favorite helped shape the playful spirit of superstation WTBS and later became a familiar face on CNN. His career mixes comedy, broadcasting, and a very local kind of show-business legend.
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Red Paint at Oxford: Sketches
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About the author
Bill Tush is an American television personality and comedian closely tied to the rise of Atlanta broadcasting. He became a standout presence on Ted Turner’s Channel 17 and WTBS, where his quick wit and unusual on-air style made him a cult favorite with viewers.
As cable television grew, he moved into wider national exposure, including work as host of CNN’s entertainment program People Now. Profiles of his career describe him as one of the distinctive early voices of Turner-era television, someone who brought sketch-comedy energy and live-TV spontaneity to a fast-changing medium.
Even years later, Tush has remained a memorable figure in Atlanta media history. Retrospectives on his work highlight the way he blended local charm, absurd humor, and broadcasting instincts into a career that still stands out as delightfully hard to copy.