David Brinkley - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Brinkley | |
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 Brinkley in 1962. | |
| Born | David McClure Brinkley July 10, 1920 |
| Died | June 11, 2003 (aged 82) |
| Cause of death | Problems caused by a fall |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Television news anchor |
| Years active | 1943–1997 |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Fischer (m. 1946; divorced; three sons) Susan Adolph (m. 1972; one adopted daughter)< |
David McClure Brinkley (July 10, 1920 – June 11, 2003) was an American newscaster for NBC and ABC in a career lasting from 1943 to 1997.
From 1956 through 1970, he co-anchored NBC's top-rated nightly news program, The Huntley–Brinkley Report, with Chet Huntley.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Brinkley was host of the popular Sunday This Week with David Brinkley program and a top commentator on election-night coverage for ABC News.
Brinkley received ten Emmy Awards, three George Foster Peabody Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.[1]
He wrote three books, including the 1988 bestseller Washington Goes to War.
- ↑ "David Brinkley, Legendary NBC Newsman, Dies at 82". USA Today. Associated Press. June 12, 2003.