Dean johnson hometime age

For the American attorney, see Dean Edward Johnson. For the PBS television host, see Hometime (US TV series). For the musician, promoter and nightlife icon, see Dean Johnson (entertainer). For the English musician and composer, see Bullets and Daffodils.

Dean Elton Johnson
8th Minnesota Senate Majority Leader

In office
January 2004 – January 2007
Preceded byJohn Hottinger
Succeeded byLarry Pogemiller
11th Minnesota Senate Minority Leader

In office
January 1993 – July 9, 1997
Preceded byDuane Benson
Succeeded byDick Day
Minnesota State Senator

In office
1983–2007
Minnesota State Representative

In office
1979–1983
Personal details
Born June 24, 1947(1947-06-24) (age 77)
Political party Republican, 1983–2000
DFL, 2000–present
Spouse(s) Avonelle Johnson (deceased), Debbie Johnson[1]
Children 1
Residence Willmar, Minnesota
Alma mater Luther College
Luther Seminary
U.S. Army War College
Occupation Minister, Nati

'Hometime' host Dean Johnson reflects on his 30-year run as guide to DIY

Dean Johnson, host and executive producer of Hometime, has been a fixture on PBS stations across the country since his do-it-yourself television series debuted in 1986.

Five co-hosts and 30 years later, Johnson, 64, is hanging up his tool belt after enjoying success on both public television and in commercial syndication with one of the longest-running home improvement TV shows.

Johnson wasn't just an actor playing an on-screen handyman all those years. He started off as an independent contractor with a penchant for construction and a passion for sharing his knowledge with others.

"I was a builder, and people asked me, 'How do I do this? How do I do that?' " he said.

Johnson launched Hometime Video Publishing in 1984, a venture spawning numerous how-to videocassettes that were sold at lumberyards, hardware shops and bookstores. Two years later, he nailed a hit with his Hometime series.

Johnson and his on-screen construction team showed viewers how to tackle everything from weekend projects

Dean Edward Johnson

American attorney, TV personality and academic

For the PBS television host, see Hometime (US TV series). For other people, see Dean Johnson (disambiguation).

Dean Johnson (born July 15, 1950) is an American attorney, television personality and academic.

Background

Johnson was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated first in his class from Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He earned a National Merit Scholarship to Yale University and graduated from Yale in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Philosophy. He earned the Master of Arts and Master of Philosophy degrees from Columbia University where he was a National Science Foundation Fellow and Faculty Fellow. He was awarded a Root-Tilden Fellowship to the New York University School of Law. He earned his J.D. degree from NYU 1980.

Johnson practices law in California. He is a former San Mateo County, California homicide prosecutor. He is now in private practice. Johnson is also the Legal Analyst for ABC-7 News in San Francisco and a permanent member of the adjunct facult

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