Bruce Johnson (journalist)

For others of this name, see Bruce Johnson (disambiguation).
Bruce Johnson
Johnson in 2007
Born(1950-06-05)June 5, 1950
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 3, 2022(2022-04-03) (aged 71)
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, U.S.
Occupation(s)Broadcast journalist, author, public speaker
SpouseLori Smith[1]
Children3

Chester Bruce Johnson[1] (June 5, 1950 – April 3, 2022) was an American television news anchorman and reporter for WUSA 9 (CBS) TV in Washington, D.C.[2] He focused on politics and urban affairs as a journalist.[3][4]

In 2018, Johnson was honored by NATAS with its Board of Governors Award.[5][6] He also won the Ted Yates Award in 1984,[7] given only with the unanimous consent of the NATAS Board of Directors. In 2003, the Society of Professional Journalists inducted Johnson into the Hall of Fame.[8] He was also a member of the Washington, D.C., Hall of Fame.

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  2. ^ "BRUCE JOHNSON WUSA-TV9 Reporter/Anchor Washington, District of Columbia reporter/anchor/author". BlogTalkRadio. 21 November 2010. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
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  4. ^ "Bruce Johnson: 'Your family members are watching you.' Spring 2018 NKU Commencement Speech". YouTube. May 6, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  5. ^ "2018 Board of Governors Award Honoree Announced" (PDF). capitalemmys.org (Press release). The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter Of The National Academy Of Television Arts And Sciences. April 26, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 24, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  6. ^ "Bruce Johnson NATAS Board of Governors Award Winner 2018". YouTube. June 23, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "Ted Yates Award for Bruce Johnson cited by DC Council archived document" (PDF). Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  8. ^ Johnson, Bruce (May 19, 2010). "Heart Attack Survivors Share Intimate Stories in Heart to Heart by C. Bruce Johnson". PR Newswire (Press release). Retrieved April 10, 2013.