Tom Snyder was born on May 12, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
* He began his career in radio in the early 1960s.
* He moved to television in the mid-1960s, and hosted a number of shows, including Tomorrow and The Late Late Show.
* He was known for his in-depth interviews with celebrities and newsmakers.
* He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on Tomorrow.
* He died on July 29, 2007 from chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
* He was 71 years old.
* He is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential talk show hosts of his generation.