Best Known For:The television program Texas Country Reporter
Breakthrough:The debut of 4 Country Reporter (later Texas Country Reporter) in 1972
10 Quick Facts About Bob Phillips
- Full Name: Bob Phillips
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and host
- Known For: The television program Texas Country Reporter
- Current Role: Host and producer
- Current Employer: Phillips Media Source
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1951
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
Bob Phillips Age
Bob Phillips is about 75 years old as of 2026. Bob Phillips was born in 1951.
Popularity
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Education
He attended Southern Methodist University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
- Southern Methodist University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Career & Work
Bob Phillips' career includes news and reporting roles with Phillips Media Source and KDFW-TV, a television station.
Organization: Phillips Media Source
Role: President and CEO
Period: 1987–Present
Details: Produces Texas Country Reporter.
Organization: KDFW-TV
Role: Reporter, Anchor, Producer
Period: 1970–1986
Details: Dallas, Texas
Rise to Fame
Bob Phillips rose to prominence for his role on the television show Texas Country Reporter.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Texas Country Reporter (Host/Producer, 1972-Present) — Long-running syndicated program highlighting Texas people and places
Bob Phillips Family & Relationships
Bob Phillips is married to Kelli Lee Phillips.
Lesser Known Facts
- He grew up in the hotel industry; his first paying job was washing dishes at the Dallas Hilton Hotel.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bob Phillips
- Popular As: Freddy Ballgame
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1951
- Age: 74
- Birthday: June 23
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kelli Lee Phillips
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Kelli Lee Phillips (Spouse • Co-host of Texas Country Reporter)
