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Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene, Jr. (January 23, 1931 – January 10, 1984), was an American television and radio talk-show host. A two-time Emmy Award-winner, Greene overcame drug addiction and a prison sentence for armed robbery to become one of the most prominent media personalities in Washington, D.C.
May 13, 2016 · Actor Don Cheadle narrates this insightful documentary that explores the life and times of Petey Greene, the bombastic radio DJ-activist who rose to national prominence in the 1960s...
Formerly incarcerated himself, Petey Greene was a consummate storyteller and truth teller who used his talents to raise awareness about issues ranging from poverty and income inequality to domestic violence. Petey Greene spoke often about the structural barriers facing formerly incarcerated people.
Jul 13, 2007 · Ex-convict-turned-radio-host Petey Greene electrified the airwaves in Washington, D.C., during the 1960s and '70s. He is the subject of the new film Talk to Me, starring Don...
Aug 11, 2016 · “Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene” tells the story of a man who has been described as the “user of forbidden words.” Greene was a radio and TV personality like no other, a pioneering...
Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene, Jr., was an American television and radio talk-show host. A two-time Emmy Award-winner, Greene overcame drug addiction and a prison sentence for armed robbery to become one of the most prominent media personalities in Washington, D.C.
From a man nearly destroyed by crime, drugs, and poverty to an admired media icon, Petey Greene defied labeling.
