Sondra Gair (September 1, 1923 - 1994) - As the creator and host of Midday on WBEZ, Gair became a broadcast legend. Starting in 1986, "Midday with Sondra Gair" covered breaking news from around the world. A hallmark of the show was pairing the leading newsmakers of the day with phone calls from listeners. Before journalism, Gair made her mark as a radio actress in the 1040's. The name of the show was changed to Worldview after her death, and is hosted by her former producer.