Thomas, Lowell (1892-1981), was an American news commentator and author specializing in world travel. Starting in 1930, he became widely known for his radio broadcasts and motion-picture newsreels. He adapted his travelogue technique to television in 1956. After 1952, he played a major role in developing the three-dimensional motion-picture concept called “Cinerama.” He wrote many books on travel, including With Lawrence in Arabia (1924), Kabluk of the Eskimo (1932), and Back to Mandalay (1951). He also wrote Stand Fast for Freedom (1940), Pageant of Life (1941), and History As You Heard It (1957). Thomas was born in Woodington, Ohio.
