Howard W. "Kroger" Babb (December 30, 1906 – January 28, 1980) was an American film and television producer and showman. His marketing techniques were similar to a travelling salesman's, with roots in the medicine-show tradition. Self-described as "America's Fearless Young Showman," he is best known for his presentation of the 1945 exploitation film Mom and Dad, which was added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 2005.Babb was involved in the production and marketing of many films and television shows, promoting each according to his favorite marketing motto: "You gotta tell 'em to sell 'em." His films ranged from sex education–style dramas to "documentaries" on foreign cultures, intended to titillate audiences rather than to educate them, maximizing profits via marketing gimmicks.
December 30, 1906, Lees Creek, Ohio, United States
Died
January 28, 1980, Palm Springs, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Lees Creek, Ohio, USA
Profession
Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Writer
Spouse
Mildred Horn
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Fact
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Attended Wilmington College and was a member of Gamma Phi Gamma fraternity, known as the Gobblers. While in school he displayed early motivational skill as a cheer leader.
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As a kid he worked at a Kroger grocery store. His friends began calling him "Kroger" and the name stuck. When he became a showman this proved to be an asset since "Kroger Babb" was more memorable than his given name Howard W. Babb.
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