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Key moments and achievements from Pat Montandon's life.
Pat was born
· Palm Desert, California, United States
Television Career
In the 1960s, Pat Montandon hosted "The Prize Movie" and "The Pat Montandon Show" on KGO-TV in San Francisco, becoming one of the city's most recognized television personalities. Her charm, wit, and social connections made her a natural on-screen presence and helped establish her as a prominent figure in San Francisco's cultural landscape.
Television Career
In the 1960s, Pat Montandon hosted "The Prize Movie" and "The Pat Montandon Show" on KGO-TV in San Francisco, becoming one of the city's most recognized television personalities. Her charm, wit, and social connections made her a natural on-screen presence and helped establish her as a prominent figure in San Francisco's cultural landscape.
Published Work
Montandon's book How to Be a Party Girl became a New York Times bestseller, establishing her reputation as San Francisco's premier hostess and social commentator. The book captured the glamour and etiquette of 1960s San Francisco society and cemented Montandon's status as a nationally recognized authority on entertaining.
Published Work
Montandon's book How to Be a Party Girl became a New York Times bestseller, establishing her reputation as San Francisco's premier hostess and social commentator. The book captured the glamour and etiquette of 1960s San Francisco society and cemented Montandon's status as a nationally recognized authority on entertaining.
Founded Organization
In 1970, Montandon founded The Name Choice Center to advocate for women's legal right to retain their surnames after marriage, an early feminist initiative that addressed a fundamental issue of women's identity and autonomy. The organization was ahead of its time in challenging the legal assumption that women would automatically adopt their husband's surnames.
Founded Organization
In 1970, Montandon founded The Name Choice Center to advocate for women's legal right to retain their surnames after marriage, an early feminist initiative that addressed a fundamental issue of women's identity and autonomy. The organization was ahead of its time in challenging the legal assumption that women would automatically adopt their husband's surnames.
Career Achievement
In 1979, Montandon conceived the idea of the Napa Valley Wine Auction, lending her concept to Napa Valley vintners with her portion of the proceeds benefiting two Napa Valley hospitals. The auction grew into one of the most prestigious charitable wine events in the world, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for healthcare over the following decades.
Career Achievement
In 1979, Montandon conceived the idea of the Napa Valley Wine Auction, lending her concept to Napa Valley vintners with her portion of the proceeds benefiting two Napa Valley hospitals. The auction grew into one of the most prestigious charitable wine events in the world, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for healthcare over the following decades.
Founded Organization
Montandon founded "Children as Teachers for Peace" (later renamed "Children as the Peacemakers"), an organization through which she led more than 37 tours around the world with school-age children promoting international peace and understanding. Her peace advocacy earned her the United Nations Peace Messenger Award and three nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Founded Organization
Montandon founded "Children as Teachers for Peace" (later renamed "Children as the Peacemakers"), an organization through which she led more than 37 tours around the world with school-age children promoting international peace and understanding. Her peace advocacy earned her the United Nations Peace Messenger Award and three nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Pat Montandon passed away
