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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.
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.
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.
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.
She said, "I'm thrilled to be joining the incredible team at ABC News. Being asked to anchor This Week in the superb tradition started by David Brinkley is a tremendous and rare honor, and I look forward to discussing the great domestic and international issues of the day. I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love, and admiration for the ...
Christie Brinkley was spotted on a date in New York City on Wednesday night with a Grammy-winning star. Christie Brinkley and David Foster enjoy back-to-back date nights, but it's 'nothing serious ...
Christie Brinkley was feeling the music as Billy Joel performed her song!On Friday, Brinkley attended her ex-husband's sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, and got a special serenade. In a ...
Mary Martha Corinne Morrison Claiborne "Cokie" Roberts (née Boggs; [1] December 27, 1943 – September 17, 2019) was an American journalist and author. [2] Her career included decades as a political reporter and analyst for National Public Radio, PBS, and ABC News, with prominent positions on Morning Edition, The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour, World News Tonight, and This Week.