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Harold Hayes
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Hayes in 1968 or 1969
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Harold Thomas Pace Hayes
April 18, 1926 Elkin, North Carolina, U.S.
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| Died | April 5, 1989 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Esquire editor, writer |
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Notable credit(s)
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The Dark Romance of Dian Fossey |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Meredith Hayes Judy Kessler Hayes |
Harold Thomas Pace Hayes (born April 18, 1926 – died April 5, 1989) was a famous American editor. He was the editor of Esquire magazine from 1963 to 1973. Hayes was very important in starting a new style of writing called New Journalism. This style mixed factual reporting with storytelling techniques often found in fiction.
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Harold Hayes's Early Life and Career
Harold Hayes was born on April 18, 1926, in Elkin, North Carolina. He went to Wake Forest College and earned his degree there. After college, he worked for a news agency called United Press in Atlanta.
Hayes also served in the Marines. Later, he moved to New York City to work for a small magazine named Pageant. In 1956, he joined Esquire magazine. He worked hard and became the top editor of Esquire on October 1, 1963.
Life After Esquire
After leaving Esquire in 1973, Harold Hayes continued his career in media. He hosted a TV interview show for public television. He also worked for the news program 20/20 as a producer and co-host.
Later, Hayes became the editorial director for CBS magazines. He also worked as an editor for California magazine. He wrote three books about Africa. One of his books, The Dark Romance of Dian Fossey, was about a scientist who studied gorillas. This book later became the movie Gorillas in the Mist.
Harold Hayes's personal papers are kept at Wake Forest University. These papers include letters from many famous writers he worked with.
Harold Hayes's Passing
Harold Hayes passed away on April 5, 1989, in Los Angeles, California. He was almost 63 years old. He was survived by his wife, Judy Kessler Hayes, and his two children, Carrie O'Brien and Thomas.
Harold Hayes's Impact as an Editor
As an editor, Harold Hayes loved bold and exciting writing. He looked for writers who could capture the feeling of the times. He worked with many famous writers, including Gay Talese, Tom Wolfe, Norman Mailer, and Nora Ephron.
Hayes also took risks with the magazine's look. He published famous covers designed by George Lois. These covers included Sonny Liston wearing a Santa hat and Muhammad Ali posing like a saint.
Esquire was a general-interest magazine during Hayes's time. It wasn't just for men. It was known for its wide variety of content. It didn't follow strict rules about what should be in the magazine.
In 1971, Hayes edited a collection of Esquire's best writings from the 1960s. It was called Smiling Through the Apocalypse. Years later, in 2013, his son Tom made a documentary about his father with a similar title. The film, Smiling Through the Apocalypse: Esquire in the 60s, features interviews with many writers who worked with Harold Hayes.
