James M. Metcalf (May 11, 1920 – March 8, 1977) was a journalist for WWL-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana where he served as anchor/reporter.

He later became the host of A Sunday Journal from 1973 until his death from cancer in 1977, which was considered a "class act" in bringing ordinary people and their hobbies and interests to television.

"[2] The Jim Metcalf Memorial Award was created in his honor, and is bestowed by the Press Club of New Orleans annually.

[3] He also wrote four volumes of poetry, one published posthumously, being described as "infatuated with words.

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