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'''C. C. Courtney''' (1939-June 17, 2025) was a [[radio]] personality for WNOE, a 50,000-watt station in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], owned by former [[Governor]] [[James A. Noe]]. He was also an award-winning playwright, and [[actor]],<ref name=radioshrine>New Orleans Radio Shrine: Tribute - C. C. Courtney, accessed August 23, 2025.</ref> He died of cancer at the age of eighty-five in Asheville, [[North Carolina]], where he had spent his later years.<ref name=obit>C.C. Courtney Obituary | 1939 - 2025 | The Times-Picayune, accessed August 20, 2025.</ref>

'''C. C. Courtney''' (1939-June 17, 2025) was a [[radio]] personality for WNOE, a 50,000-watt station in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], owned by former [[Governor]] [[James A. Noe]]. He was also an award-winning playwright, and [[actor]],<ref name=radioshrine>New Orleans Radio Shrine: Tribute - C. C. Courtney, accessed August 23, 2025.</ref> He died of cancer at the age of eighty-five in Asheville, [[North Carolina]], where he had spent his later years.<ref name=obit>C.C. Courtney Obituary | 1939 - 2025 | The Times-Picayune, accessed August 20, 2025.</ref>

Born in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]], Louisiana, C. C. (what his initials stood for is unknown) had charisma, a rich voice and wit He was widely called the "Duke of the Dial in Dixie.<ref name=radioshrine/>  A popular performer, he was also in demand as a master of ceremonies for local and touring acts of the day, including Professor Longhair, Dr. John, Jerry Lee Lewis, and  [[The Beatles]]. His fans often gathered to chase him through the streets of New Orleans at the conclusion of his broadcasts.<ref name=obit/>

Born in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]], Louisiana, C. C. (what his initials stood for is unknown) had charisma, a rich voice, and wit. He was widely called the "Duke of the Dial in Dixie.<ref name=radioshrine/>  A popular performer, he was also in demand as a master of ceremonies for local and touring acts of the day, including Professor Longhair, Dr. John, Jerry Lee Lewis, and  [[The Beatles]]. His fans often gathered to chase him through the streets of New Orleans at the conclusion of his broadcasts.<ref name=obit/>

In 1965, actor Steve McQueen encouraged him to study acting with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in [[New York City]], [[New York]]. After graduating from the Neighborhood Playhouse, he starred in 128 episodes from 1968 to 1969 as Jody Lee Bronson on the [[NBC]] former daytime soap opera, ''The Doctors.''<ref>C.C. Courtney - IMDb, accessed August 23, 2025.</ref> He co-authored the 1969 off Broadway rock musical, "Salvation." As a songwriter he made the Billboard Top 10 and won the 1970 Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Musical Writer. Courtney worked in film, television, theater, and publishing. He also earned two Master of Fine Arts degrees before returning to teach acting for eight years at the Neighborhood Playhouse.<ref name=obit/>

In 1965, actor Steve McQueen encouraged him to study acting with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in [[New York City]], [[New York]]. After graduating from the Neighborhood Playhouse, he starred in 128 episodes from 1968 to 1969 as Jody Lee Bronson on the [[NBC]] former daytime soap opera, ''The Doctors.''<ref>C.C. Courtney - IMDb, accessed August 23, 2025.</ref> He co-authored the 1969 off Broadway rock musical, "Salvation." As a songwriter he made the Billboard Top 10 and won the 1970 Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Musical Writer. Courtney worked in film, television, theater, and publishing. He also earned two Master of Fine Arts degrees before returning to teach acting for eight years at the Neighborhood Playhouse.<ref name=obit/>