# Mel Kampmann

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**Mel Kampmann** (10 January 1930 - 12 July 2016) was the creator of [Action News](/source/Action_News).[1][2]

## References

1. ["Creator of Action News Melvin Kampmann dies at 85"](http://6abc.com/news/creator-of-action-news-dies-at-85-/1429785/). *WPVI-TV*. Retrieved 8 January 2017.

1. Eichel, Molly (16 July 2016). ["Melvin Kampmann, 85, pioneer who created 'Action News' and changed television"](http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20160719_Melvin_Kampmann__85__pioneer_who_created__Action_News__and_changed_television.html). Philly.com. Retrieved 8 January 2017.

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