Patrick Murphy

Patrick Murphy has spent the past 30 years producing television programs for PBS, both locally and nationally. A five-time Emmy award winner, he has created documentaries, weekly series, and musical variety shows. For the past 22 years, he has hosted the St. Louis Speakers series from Powell Hall, interviewing more than 150 of the world’s most renowned artists, writers, adventurers, and political leaders.

Things you will learn in this episode: 

[00:01 – 14:44] A look back on Switzer’s History

• I welcome back, Patrick Murphy, to the show
• Patrick talks about his family’s history with Switzer’s Licorice
• The journey of Switzer’s throughout the years
  • History of Switzer’s in St.Louis

[14:45 – 26:43]Candy Men

• Patrick’s inspiration to write Candy Men
  • Connecting with people
  • Sharing the immigrant’s story
  • Stories from people with memories of Switzer’s Licorice
• Resources and references to complete his book
• Patrick’s other favorite candies

[26:44 – 36:53] More about Patrick and Switzer’s history

• Patrick’s other skills and hobbies
• The History of the Irish in St. Louis
• Switzer’s during the great depression
• Discrimination of immigrants in the US

[36:54 – 38:11] Closing Segment

• Connect with Patrick
  • See links below
• Final Words

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"Buying a candy is one of the first consumer decisions we ever made as kids.” - Patrick Murphy

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Candy Men - Patrick Murphy
• PBS
• Switzer’s Candy
• Hershey’s
• Reedy Press

 

Grab a copy of  Patrick’s book at https://www.candymenthebook.com/ 

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