Floyd Kalber was born on December 23, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. He was married to Elizabeth Rhodes. He died on May 13, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Nicknamed "The Big Tuna" because his power in the newsroom was perceived to be as great as the power of Chicago mob boss Tony Accardo, whose nickname was "The Big Tuna".
Inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 1972 (inaugural class).
Graduated from Omaha Benson High School of Omaha Nebraska in 1942.