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Russell Baker, Columnist And Host Of ‘Masterpiece Theatre’, Dies At 93

The Associated Press | by AP Staff

Baker took over as Masterpiece Theatre‘s host in 1993, succeeding Alistair Cooke, and remained until 2004. Baker’s on-air commentary for public television focused on providing critical perspectives on featured works along with historical context. He also provided insights into the original authors’ approaches and detailed liberties taken to adapt the literature for television.