American broadcast journalist. Author of two bestselling UFO books in the 1960s. Died of a heart attack on the eve of speaking at a major 1967 ufology conference, a coincidence frequently noted in the literature.
Frank Edwards was a popular mid-20th-century American radio broadcaster and writer who played a massive role in popularizing the UFO phenomenon. He utilized his highly rated syndicated radio show to regularly discuss anomalous sightings and heavily criticized the Air Force's handling of the subject. Edwards's key contribution was authoring the best-selling 1966 book 'Flying Saucers. Serious Business', which brought the extraterrestrial hypothesis and allegations of government censorship to millions of households. His relentless public pressure campaigns frequently frustrated military public relations officers attempting to downplay or dismiss the phenomenon. He remains a historical icon in the democratization of UAP lore through mass media dissemination.