Louise Cochrane facts for kids
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Louise Cochrane
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Louise Morley
22 December 1918 New York
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| Died | 13 February 2012 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania |
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Louise Cochrane (born December 22, 1918 – died February 13, 2012) was a talented writer and TV producer from America. She is most famous for creating the BBC children's TV show Rag, Tag and Bobtail in the 1950s. Louise also wrote helpful career guide books for young people. She even wrote a book about a very old philosopher named Adelard of Bath.
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Louise Cochrane's Early Life
Louise Cochrane was born Louise Morley in New York on December 22, 1918. Her father, Christopher Morley, was also a writer. After finishing Hunter College High School, she went to Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. There, she studied politics, which is about how governments work.
After graduating in 1940, Louise worked for a short time with Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor was the wife of the American President, Franklin D Roosevelt. Later that year, Louise joined a group called the International Student Service. Her job was to help organize their meetings.
In 1942, she met Peter Cochrane at one of these meetings. He was visiting from Britain. Within a year, Louise moved to England to be with him, and they got married a few weeks later.
Her Career in Television and Writing
Louise Cochrane started working at the BBC in 1948. She produced news and current affairs shows for schools. Two years later, she was chosen for the Fulbright Commission. This program helps people from different countries learn from each other.
In 1953, Louise wrote the first episode of Rag, Tag and Bobtail. This children's TV series had 26 episodes and is still remembered fondly today. She also wrote a series of four books. These books gave helpful advice to young people about choosing a career.
In 1958, Louise moved to Sussex with her husband and two daughters. There, she became a secondary school teacher. Ten years later, her family moved near Bath. This move, along with her interest in math and shapes, sparked her interest in Adelard of Bath. He was a philosopher from the 1100s. Louise published a book about him in 1994.
Later Years and Legacy
The Cochranes moved to Edinburgh in 1979. Louise stayed active even though her eyesight began to fail. She passed away on February 13, 2012, at the age of 93. She was survived by her husband, Peter, and their daughters, Alison and Janet.
Books Written by Louise Cochrane
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