Connie Chung

American journalist and news anchor

Connie Chung - American journalist and news anchor
Born

August 20th, 1946
79 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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This journalist gained prominence in the United States as a television news anchor and reporter, contributing to major networks such as CBS, NBC, and CNN. She achieved widespread recognition for her interview skills, notably interviewing significant public figures. Additionally, she was the first Asian American to co-anchor a major English-language nightly news program. Chung played a key role in the evolution of broadcast journalism during her career, which showcased her ability to tackle challenging topics.

Co-anchored 'CBS Evening News'

Hosted 'Connie Chung Tonight'

Interviewed public figures including Dan Quayle and John Wayne Bobbitt

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