Garrick Utley
American journalist and news anchor
Born
1939
86 years ago
Died
February 20th, 2014
11 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Started a career in journalism in the 1960s, contributing to significant news outlets. Served as a foreign correspondent for NBC News during crucial global events like the Vietnam War. Anchored weekend editions of NBC Nightly News and played a pivotal role in the launch of CNN in 1980. Later, worked with PBS and contributed to various news programs, offering insights on international relations and media ethics. Continued to engage in journalism until retirement, influencing generations of news reporting.
Served as a foreign correspondent for NBC News
Anchored weekend editions of NBC Nightly News
Contributed to the launch of CNN
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