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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.
Huntley and Brinkley concluded their final newscast together on July 31, 1970. Upon Huntley's retirement, the network renamed the program the NBC Nightly News. Huntley died in 1974. Brinkley worked as co-anchor or commentator on Nightly News until 1981 when he departed for ABC News and its new weekly Sunday morning news program This Week. He ...
Christie Brinkley posed in a black one-piece swimsuit to celebrate turning 70. She captioned the post with an inspirational poem about aging. Fans loved the photos and her message.
The secondary ABC affiliation ended with the sign-on of WJJY-TV in nearby Jacksonville, Illinois. August 20 Bristol, Virginia (Bristol-Kingsport-Johnson City, Tennessee) WCYB-TV: 5 NBC (primary) ABC (secondary) NBC (exclusive) The secondary ABC affiliation ended with the sign-on of WKPT-TV/Kingsport. Johnson City, Tennessee (Kingsport-Bristol ...
Supermodel Christie Brinkley turned 70 years old earlier this month, celebrating with a gym selfie and an ode to self-love. Check out the picture here. At 70, Christie Brinkley Shows Off Her Abs ...
Christie Brinkley showed off gray hair on Instagram and contemplated fully going gray. Fans had mixed opinions—some encouraging her to stay blonde. ... Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium ...
Facing the continued popularity of top-rated CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite, NBC Nightly News returned to a co-anchor format from June 7, 1976, until October 9, 1979, with Brinkley resuming his old role at the NBC Washington desk; internal disputes within NBC management prompted the network to remove Brinkley from Nightly News, assigning ...