Katie Couric

Television journalist and author

Katie Couric - Television journalist and author
Born

January 7th, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent television journalist, anchor, and author. Groundbreaking work included serving as the co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' from 1991 to 2006, where significant ratings were achieved. Transitioned to CBS as the first female solo anchor of the 'CBS Evening News' in 2006. Couric's daytime talk show, 'Katie', premiered in 2013 and focused on various topics including health and current events. The impact of journalism career extended to several bestselling books, enhancing public discourse on important issues.

Co-anchored NBC's 'Today' for 15 years

First female solo anchor of 'CBS Evening News'

Hosted the daytime talk show 'Katie'

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