T. George Harris has had an extensive career in magazine journalism, including founder and Editor-in-Chief of American Health (1981-1990); Editor-in-Chief of Psychology Today (1968-1979, 1989-1991); Senior Editor of Look(1962-1968); Bureau Chief for Time-Life-Fortune and correspondent for Time. He reported extensively on the Civil Rights movement. Under his leadership, Psychology Today (1972) and American Health (1983) received American Society of Magazine Editors-Columbia University Magazine of the Year awards, he was the first editor ever to be so selected for two different magazines. Harris received the Lifetime Award for Distinguished Contribution to the discipline from the American Psychology Association. He was named Magazine Professional of the Year in 2000 by AEJMC. Harris remains active in the magazine field. He was born in Simpson County, attended the University of Kentucky, and graduated from Yale University.