The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia

Bob Kravitz
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Luncheon
2007

Retired veteran Photojournalist, Bob Kravitz who has covered some of the Tri State and the World’s biggest news stories, including “Operation Desert Storm,” has other talents that surfaced. He Sings! He Acts!

Broadcast Pioneers member Bob Kravitz who had worked for 6ABC, Action News for 32 years in Philadelphia also has been entertaining audiences with his acting and rich bass/baritone voice throughout the tri-state area, New York and around the world. For six years Bob was Maitre d’/Singing host at “Franco’s Pastaria Restaurant” in Philadelphia.

Customers have told Bob that he brings that personal touch that many restaurants never have. Presently, Bob is A Tour Guide for “The Constitutional Walking Tours of Philadelphia.” He is also a Standardized Patient; helping to teach medical students to diagnose illnesses. He has not given up photography altogether, he’s a Candid Digital Still Photographer.

He has been singing and acting since the age of 6 and has been featured in productions of “Finnian’s Rainbow,” “West Side Story,” “Music Man” and more. He also has performed in opera productions of “Madame Butterfly,” “La Traviata,” and “Carmen.” Bob sang with his teacher, Harry Dworchak, from The Metropolitan Opera at the Munich State Opera House in Munich, Germany.

He additionally has personified Tevye from “Fiddler on the Roof.” Bob performs three Cabaret Acts: “Opera/Broadway review,” “Al Jolson Review” and “Tevye From Anatevka.” His acting and singing has put him on the stages of Academy of Music, Academy of Vocal Arts, Merriam Theatre, Cheltenham Playhouse and Society Hill Playhouse. He also helps train area lawyers by portraying witnesses and defendants.

Plus, Kravitz entertained the troops at Desert Storm (while there with Action News) and has performed at special events and charitable endeavors in the tri-state area, including, Philadelphia’s Freedom Medal presentation at Independence Mall on July 4th. He also sang with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Ricardo Muti. Bob is now a regular singer of the National Anthem for Immigration Services at the swearing in ceremonies, in Philadelphia for the new citizens of the United States.

The e-mail address of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com