[12], For his work with KFC, Brown was named one of the Outstanding Young Men of America by the Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1966; the following year, the Chamber named him one of the Outstanding Civic Leaders of America. hitType: 'event', Brown Jr", "Fmr. He was a salesman primarily. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), MAJOR WORKS: We are heartbroken by his passing, but find comfort in what he wrote in one of his final days, I have never been so happy., his kids, Lincoln, Pamela, John the 3rd, Sissy and Sandy. } She later married John Y. John Y. The Democrat served as Kentucky's 55th governor from 1979 to 1983. "[53] Scandal did touch Brown personally, however, as well as some of his close associates. Brown said the couple's two children, Lincoln Brown, atechnology entrepreneur, andPamela Brown, a news reporter with CNN, had been with George in recent weeks providing care and support. During Georges time at CBS, she earned around $175,000 per year. And while Brown's personal fortune helped him win a crowded Democratic primary that included former Louisville Mayor Harvey Sloaneand go on to win the 1979 general election,observers credited George's radiant charm and celebrity appeal for giving Brown the edge in his first bid for public office. Brown Jr.". [42], Within a month of moving into the Governor's Mansion, Brown noticed significant deterioration in the wiring and ordered a full inspection. "Former Ky. governor files for third divorce". [13] Later that year, he considered running for the U.S. Senate, but decided against it once former governor Louie Nunn entered the race. John Y. Governor John Y Brown, Jr. and a group of investors purchased Kentucky Fried Chicken from its founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, for $2 million in 1964. Anyone can read what you share. [55] The bank failed to report the transaction to the Internal Revenue Service as required by law. Governor John Y. In 1987, he sought the gubernatorial nomination again but came in second in the Democratic primary. Browns term as governor was marked by tough economic times, budget challenges, and state employee layoffs. [13] In September 1983, the national Democratic Party named him Democrat of the Year, and he was later made the party's lifetime Honorary Treasurer. Yes, John Y. Reach Deborah Yetter at dyetter@courier-journal.com or 502-582-4228. Phyllis George/Divorce dates. [75] He had been dealing with health complications derived from COVID-19 since the summer. 19791998Eleanor Durallm. He attended the Grand River Institute in Austinburg, Ohio. Governor's Inauguration to be Frugal, Family-Friendly Celebration". [33] The relationship between Brown and Auerbach worsened with Brown's decision to trade three first-round draft picks that Auerbach had planned to use to rebuild the franchise for Bob McAdoo. [67] After Brown reportedly cut off much of his wife's financial support, she filed a second divorce petition in 1997, this time in Broward County, Florida where her husband was living at the time. [36] The ceremony was performed by Norman Vincent Peale. Referring to the 1987 Democratic gubernatorial primary campaign, Brown continued, "He said things that were not true, like we had raised taxes. Brammer, "Former Governor Declines Offer; Brown Doesn't Want to Be Part of Inauguration". Brown was governor of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983 and is credited with making KFC a worldwide and household name. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), He served as the 55th governor of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983, although he may be best known for building Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) into a multi-million dollar restaurant chain. At the end of her second stint on The NFL Today, she was recruited to work for the news division. } pg.acq.push(function() { During her time on the show, George also had more than her share of intriguing interviews with some of the games big-name players. [53] Six weeks later, on April 27, he withdrew his candidacy, citing the effects of his serious illness and surgery from the previous year. "Phyllis was a fighter and her children have shown her incredible love during this struggle. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. Brown Jr trades rookie of the year Adrian Dantley to the Indiana Pacers for Billy Knight. (The new owners soon moved the Braves to San Diego and later Los Angeles as the Clippers.) Kirkpatrick and Papanek, "Scouting Reports". However, the date of retrieval is often important. In the 1960 election, he was named vice-chairman of John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign in Kentucky. [6][39] The announcement surprised most political observers because of his prior political apathy and because Brown had spent considerable time out of the state with his business ventures and lavish lifestyle. [29] Despite this declaration, he purchased half-ownership in the NBA's Buffalo Braves later in 1976. ", See also:Those we've lost to the coronavirus in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. With the state and nation facing difficult economic times, Brown promised to run the state government like a business. Brown III, who served as Kentuckys secretary of state in the late 1990s and early 2000s; and two children from his marriage to Ms. George, Lincoln Tyler George Brown and Pamela Brown, a senior Washington correspondent and weekend anchor for CNN. After serving one term, his lieutenant governor, Martha Layne Collins, went on to become Kentuckys first and only female governor. Brown Jr. (Kentucky governor who later married tv host Phyllis George, 1979, and Jill Louise Brown, 1998), 1960 (div. FRANKFORT, KY (WOWK) - Former Kentucky Governor John Y. While Brown served as governor from 1979 to 1983, his business ventures, sports ownerships and marriage Phyllis George are what he might be remembered for most. John Y. [59], Following his unsuccessful run for the governorship in 1987, Brown resumed his career in the restaurant industry. He served from 1979 to 1983. As you know, he came in and did a lot of things differently, said former governor Martha Layne Collins. [77][78] His funeral was held at the Kentucky Capitol on November 30. [40] Initially the leading candidate, Stovall was hampered during the campaign by ill health. Brown Jr., who turned Kentucky Fried Chicken into a multimillion-dollar global enterprise before trying to run the state like a business as its Democratic governor from 1979 to. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. I figured that upgrading it would be my first task. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Brown and Massey then spent weeks attempting to persuade Sanders into changing his mind. ." Mr. Brown is survived by three children from his first marriage, Sissy Brown, Sandra Brown Steier and John Y. John Y. Browns family released this statement about his passing: Our Dad, John Y. The duo had divorced in 1998 and share two children together Lincoln Tyler George Brown, who is now a Lexington entrepreneur, and Pamela Ashley Brown, a White House correspondent for CNN. Brown Jr. has died in Lexington after an illness. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer also spoke out about George's passing, calling her a "trailblazing sports broadcaster, First Lady, advocate for the arts, and mother" in a tweet. Brown Jr. PepsiCo [63] In 1988, Hormel made Chicken By George one of its subsidiaries. They beat me fair and square, but it was her glamor and his as well.". Former Kentucky Gov. [47] When state income fell short of expectations, he reduced the state budget by 22 percent and cut the number of state employees from 37,241 to 30,783, mostly through transfer and attrition. Refer to each styles convention regarding the best way to format page numbers and retrieval dates. Brown, Jr. passed away last week. U.S. Federal News Service. eventAction: 'view' [53] None of these ventures matched the success he experienced early in his career. [52] He opened communications and contacts with Japan, setting the stage for future economic relations between that country and Kentucky. [41] Nevertheless, Brown won the primary by a margin of 25,000 votes. But it was her 1979 marriage to Brown, aself-made millionaire and Kentucky Fried Chicken magnate, that brought her to Kentucky and thrust her into the political spotlightwhen he decided, just 10 days after their New York wedding, to run forgovernor in his home state. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { The son of United States Congressman John Y. "I was willing to live in the mansion the way it was," he said. Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. NATIONALITY: British Can you help fund our expanding, Pulitzer-winning investigative team? "For many, Mom was known by her incredible accomplishments," Lincoln and Pamela Brown said. John Young Brown Jr. (December 28, 1933 November 22, 2022) was an American politician, and businessman from Kentucky. Despite having previously shown little inclination toward politics, Brown surprised political observers by declaring his candidacy for governor in the 1979 election. She alsohelped found the Kentucky Art and Craft Foundation, which focuses on art education statewide. I only do it with one girl (wife). [18] The founding of Kenny Rogers Roasters was part of a larger movement in the restaurant industry toward healthier, take-home offerings. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Former Kentucky governor and businessman John Y. "[44] The report went on to say that the mansion was a virtual firetrap. The company went public two years later and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange by 1969. [69] Brown said he had always been interested in curbing domestic violence, but his interest became personal after he discovered that his sister, Betty "Boo" McCann, had been a victim. She died of a rare blood cancer in 2020 at 70 after a long career as a CBS sportscaster, in which she shattered a barrier in 1975 by joining the all-male cast of the program The NFL Today.. 2019Encyclopedia.com | All rights reserved. [23] Babe McCarthy lasted only one season as Mullaney's replacement; in 1975, Brown hired Hubie Brown as head coach. [67] Phyllis filed for divorce in Kentucky in 1996, but withdrew the petition amid settlement talks with her husband. Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. In July 1986, Reynolds announced the sale of KFC to PepsiCo for $850 million (around US$2.0 billion in 2020). John Young Brown, Jr. (born December 28, 1933) is a politician, entrepreneur, and businessman from the U.S. state of Kentucky. [28], After folding the Colonels, Brown stated that basketball was not the kind of business he wanted to be involved in. [47], Difficult economic times marked Brown's term in office. [13] Brown sold the Lum's chain for $9.5million to Friedrich Jahn's Wienerwald holding group in 1978. Reynolds, the tobacco giant. John Y. After briefly practicing law with his father, he purchased Kentucky Fried Chicken from founder Harland Sanders in 1964. [41] McBrayer also claimed that Brown had not voted in a Democratic primary since 1975, a charge validated by public voting records. Gov. Brown, Jr. still alive? Brown Jr., a born salesman who became a multimillionaire by transforming Kentucky Fried Chicken into a global brand and then sold himself to voters in a six-week TV blitz to become. He also founded a roasted-chicken restaurant chain with the country music star Kenny Rogers, calling it Kenny Rogers Roasters. "Law Hall of Fame Announced, Alumni Honored". Wilfred P., B.Comm., LL.B., Q.C. Senator Reggie Thomas says Brown had a major influence on him as a young adult. We had fun every day during our time in the Capitol and kept an amicable relationship throughout the years, said Gov Brown about his ex-wife's recent passing. In early 1985, after her four yearsas Kentucky's first lady, she became a co-host with Bill Kurtis of "CBS Morning News," a disappointing run for Georgethat lasted only eight months. She died in May 2020. Hewlett, "1st African-American Ky. High-Court Justice William E. McAnulty 19472007". He was a true Kentucky original who beamed with pride for his home state and its people. [55] Brown, who was not the focus of the FBI's investigation, later recanted that statement. John Y. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Switched to FOX [23] Colonels general manager Mike Storen felt that this was a sign that Brown was going to run the team "his way" and left the team as a result; two months later, he accepted the job of ABA league commissioner. [39], During his term, Brown served as co-chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission and chair of the Southern States' Energy Board. "[68], In 1997, Brown agreed to be co-chairman of Governor Paul E. Patton's Council on Domestic Violence along with Patton's wife, Judi. Book, "You get your learnin' from your burnin'". Brown's Empire Stretches Across the Nation", "Former Kentucky Gov. Brown tried to make a political comeback in 1987 but failed to win the Democratic partys nomination for governor. Brown Jr., a born salesman who became a multimillionaire by transforming Kentucky Fried Chicken into a global brand and then sold himself to voters in a six-week TV blitz to become Kentuckys governor, serving one term, died on Monday in Lexington, Ky. His third marriage, to Jill Louise Roach, a former Mrs. Kentucky, ended in divorce in 2003. John Young Brown Jr. (December 28, 1933 - November 22, 2022) was an American politician, entrepreneur, and businessman from Kentucky. Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list. After being part of three seasons on live pregame shoes, hosting 'People' and even anchoring for 'CBS Morning News,' her marriage to John had put the couple into the political spotlight because John had decided to run for Governor just 10 days after the couple had wed. Phyllis had helped John win Kentucky's 1979 race for governor through her status as Miss America 1971 and her enthusiasm about women in sportscasting. Peterson, "In Kentucky, Life Style Is Now a Political Issue". Hobbled by a recession, Mr. Brown compiled a mixed record as the states chief executive. Brown lies in state at Kentucky Capitol", "Memorial service held for former Ky. Gov. [6] From 1959 to 1965, he also served in the United States Army Reserve. Personal life [ edit] George with her then-husband John Y. John Y. Brown, former Kentucky governor and Kentucky Fried Chicken owner, dies", "Former Gov. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); Brown was governor of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983 and is credited with making KFC a worldwide and household name. [15] From 1972 to 1974, he hosted the Democratic National Telethon. He briefly competed for the U.S. Senate after his gubernatorial term in the 1984 election but withdrew from the race after only six weeks, citing health issues. During his tenure, the state's unemployment rate climbed from 5.6 percent to 11.7 percent. Mr. Brown in 1981 at a formal event in New York City with his wife at the time, Phyllis George, the CBS sportscaster and former Miss America. [39] As noted by Kentucky historian Lowell H. Harrison, Brown's hands-off approach allowed the legislature to gain power relative to the governor for the first time in Kentucky history, a trend which continued into the terms of his successors. And everybody in Kentucky, it seems, wants to kiss the former Miss America turned television personality," said aNew York Times article aboutthe race. "We're sorry to lose her," her former husband said. And then it made my job easier when it was time to look for more economic development and more growth., He would call me and say I dont like the way the football team is playing or the basketball team, said the founder of Host Communications, Jim Host. Adam WrightPamela Brown / Spouse (m. 2017), July 22, 1978Robert Evans },false) George,. John Sr. was named for, but not related to, the nineteenth century governor of the same name. Mr. Brown then bought a half interest in the Buffalo Braves of the N.B.A., a former expansion team. }); [70] The "AA" designation comes from the fact that the highway originally connected the cities of Alexandria and Ashland. [63] Brown expanded several other restaurants including Miami Subs, Texas Roadhouse, and Roadhouse Grill.