Jessica Savitch
American journalist
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About Jessica Savitch
Jessica Beth Savitch was a well-known American television reporter and correspondent who became the first female presenter to conduct evening news broadcasts in the Southern United States during the 1970s.
She became widely recognized for presenting the NBC Nightly News and providing NBC News' daily updates.
Savitch also anchored an investigative documentary show on the American TV series 'Frontline' dubbed 'PBS's Public Affairs, which ran from the early 1980s until her untimely demise.
She was known for her charisma in front of the camera and her proficiency to deliver the news to the viewers.
Family
She was born to Florence Savitch and David Savitch. She grew up together with a sister called Lori Savitch. She was married to Mel Korn, a marketing executive, which lasted for a few months after he found out about her drug addiction. She married her second husband Dr.Donald Payne who suffered from depression and later committed suicide.
Alma mater
- Atlantic City High School
- Ithaca College
Trivia
She was inspired by her father to pursue a career in journalism.
In 2006, she was posthumously inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame.
She was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters by Ithaca College in 1979.
She died as a result of a fatal accident.
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Famous quotes by Jessica Savitch
A fact of modern life is that it takes women longer to get ready than men.Jessica Savitch
Anyone who writes an autobiographical work at the age of 34 is, at best, presumptuous. It occurred to me that it was time to set the record straight.Jessica Savitch
By far my most perilous assignment was covering a tank car explosion.Jessica Savitch
For every two minutes of glamour, there are eight hours of hard work.Jessica Savitch
I worked half my life to be an overnight success, and still it took me by surprise.Jessica Savitch
In every interview I have ever read or seen or taken part in, the final question in our future-oriented society is always, What next?Jessica Savitch
In interviews I gave early on in my career, I was quoted as saying it was possible to have it all: a dynamic job, marriage, and children. In some respects, I was a social adolescent.Jessica Savitch
It had not occurred to me that marriage requires the same effort as a career. And unlike a career, marriage requires a joint effort.Jessica Savitch
Never refuse an assignment except when there is a conflict of interest, a potential of danger to you or your family, or you hold a strongly biased attitude about the subject under focus.Jessica Savitch
No matter how many goals you have achieved, you must set your sights on a higher one.Jessica Savitch
The latest wrinkle is on wrinkles. There is a widespread belief that women can't grow old in television news.Jessica Savitch
The relationship between talent and management is uneasy, at best.Jessica Savitch
What is the value of sticking a microphone in a man's face right after he has learned of his wife's death?Jessica Savitch
Women didn't want to watch other women on television because they were jealous of their husbands' diverted attention.Jessica Savitch
Women may not have it easy, but we are given a fairer chance to reach for the top.Jessica Savitch
Women were seldom given quality assignments or adequate air time.Jessica Savitch
You can easily die racing to cover a bank robbery as you can in a war zone.Jessica Savitch
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F.A.Q. about Jessica Savitch
When is her birthday?
Jessica Savitch's birthday is on February 1, 1947.
In how many days is her birthday?
Jessica's birthday is in 56 days
How old was Jessica when she died?
She was 36 years old.
When did she die?
She died in October 23, 1983.
How old would she be today?
Jessica Savitch would be 74 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Jessica from?
She was born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, U.S..
Jessica Savitch's Popularity
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