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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 and thereafter appeared as co-anchor or commentator on its successor, NBC Nightly News, through the 1970s.
The Huntley-Brinkley Report began in October 1956 and was soon a ratings success. Huntley and Brinkley's catchphrase closing of "Good night, Chet"—"Good night, David... and good night for NBC News" was developed by the show's producer, Reuven Frank. Although both anchors initially disliked it, the sign-off became famous.
Court depositions revealed three extramarital affairs, including Susan Brinkley, wife of broadcaster David Brinkley. The suits were eventually settled, with each of the three trustees being paid $3 million to remove themselves from the handling of his estate, and Joy being allowed to appoint her own trustees.
Several CNN spouses have their own remarkable careers far from the TV spotlight. Sanjay Gupta's wife of more than a decade, Rebecca Olson, is a family law attorney, and Erin Burnett's husband ...
In the wake of David Bowie's death, Christie Brinkley remembered her favorite moment with the music icon and his wife of over 23 years, model Iman.
Brinkley was born Christie Lee Hudson in Monroe, Michigan, on February 2, 1954, [5] the daughter of Marjorie (née Bowling) and Herbert Hudson.. Her family moved to Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, where her mother Marjorie later met and married television writer Donald Brinkley in Bel Air, Los Angeles.
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Spouse(s) Connie Chancellor [1] Barbara Upshaw (second wife) ... (with David Brinkley and Frank McGee until August 8, 1971, solely until June 4, 1976, again with Brinkley