John Chancellor | |
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 Chancellor at the White House in 1970 | |
| Born | John William Chancellor July 14, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 12, 1996 (aged 68) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1952–1993 |
| Known for | Today (1961–1962) NBC Nightly News Anchor (1970–1982) Editor/Commentator (1982–1993) |
| Spouse(s) | Connie Chancellor[1] Barbara Upshaw (second wife) |
| Children | 3 |
John William Chancellor (July 14, 1927 – July 12, 1996) was an American journalist who spent most of his career with NBC News. He is considered a pioneer in television news.[2] Chancellor served as anchor of the NBC Nightly News from 1970 to 1982 and continued to do editorials and commentaries for NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw until 1993.
- ^ Gudelunas, David (2007). Confidential to America: Newspaper Advice Columns and Sexual Education. Edison, NJ: Transaction. p. 234. ISBN 978-1-4128-0688-6.
- ^ Services, Tribune News (July 13, 1996). "JOHN CHANCELLOR, 68; PIONEER IN TV NEWS". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved November 16, 2019.