Bryant Gumbel

Journalist and sportscaster for CBS Sports

Bryant Gumbel - Journalist and sportscaster for CBS Sports
Born

September 29th, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent journalist and sportscaster, contributed to CBS Sports and NBC Sports. Hosted the CBS Morning News and co-hosted the Today Show for 15 years. Covered numerous events including the Olympics and Super Bowls, providing insightful commentary. Received multiple Emmy Awards for outstanding achievements in journalism.

Co-hosted the Today Show from 1982 to 1997

Hosted the CBS Morning News

Reported on the Olympic Games

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