Dan Rather

About

Dan Rather is a renowned American journalist who has had a significant influence on broadcast journalism throughout his career, spanning more than six decades. He was born on October 31, 1931, in Wharton, Texas. His noteworthy journey started in 1962 when he began working as a correspondent for CBS News. He gained popularity with his live coverage of Hurricane Carla. In 1981, he became the anchor of CBS Evening News, a position he held for 24 years. Besides anchoring, Rather reported on some of the most crucial historical events like the Vietnam War, President Kennedy's assassination, and Nixon's impeachment. In 2004, a controversy over a disputed news story about President Bush's National Guard service led to his departure from CBS in 2006. Post-CBS, Rather has been a part of several important projects and currently hosts a show called "Dan Rather's America" on Radio Andy.

Associated With

Dan Rather had extensive relationships throughout his extensive career in journalism. His most notable association was his longstanding connection with CBS News where he served for more than four decades, including a 24-year stint as anchor of CBS Evening News. There he collaborated with famous journalists such as Walter Cronkite, Edward R. Murrow, and Mike Wallace. He also had significant professional interactions with individuals such as Morley Safer and Andy Rooney, as they were part of the same news team at CBS's "60 Minutes." Aside from journalism, he had a mild involvement in the film industry with appearances in movies such as "The Blues Brothers" and "Superman," albeit playing himself. His romantic life has been stable; Rather has been married to Jean Goebel since 1957, maintaining a largely private personal life. He has also interacted with many notable persons due to his numerous interviews with presidents, world leaders, celebrities, and other influential figures throughout his career.

Career Highlights

• 1961: Dan Rather began his career at news agency CBS News as a journalist.
• 1963: Known for his on the ground reporting and coverage during the JFK assassination.
• 1974: Breakthrough came when he reported Nixon's impeachment during the Watergate scandal.
• 1981: Rather replaced Walter Cronkite as the anchor and managing editorIn film or television, an editor assembles various shots into a coherent sequence to create the fina... of CBS Evening News, a position he held for the next 24 years.
• 1988: He was the anchor during the 1988 U.S. presidential election coverage.
• 1994: He received the Peabody Award for his reporting on the documentary "CBS Reports: D-Day".
• 2004: Rather reported on and raised questions about President George W. Bush's military service which led to controversy marking a significant point in his career.
• 2005: Rather left his position as anchor of CBS Evening News but remained with CBS, contributing to '60 Minutes'.
• 2006: He left CBS News after 44 years due to a controversy over a disputed news report involving President Bush's Vietnam-era service in the National Guard.
• 2006 onwards: After leaving CBS, Rather began hosting the news magazine "Dan Rather Reports" on the cable channel HDNet, continuing to contribute his investigative journalism.
• 2012: He was awarded with the Edward R. Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement.
• 2015: He started a newsgroup called News And Guts, an independent production company.
• 2018: Rather started hosting "The News with Dan Rather" on The Young Turks network.
• (Note: Many of these career highlights are not awards, but significant points in Rather's career.)

Notable Awards

• Dan Rather, an acclaimed journalist and anchor, has been honored with several prestigious awards during his career:
• Emmy AwardsAnnual awards recognizing excellence in the television industry, presented by the Academy of Televis...: Dan Rather has won numerous Emmy Awards for his outstanding contribution to television journalism.
• Peabody Award: Rather has won several of these awards, given for meritorious service in television and electronic media. One notable Peabody was given for his coverage of the Gulf crisis.
• Paul White Award: In 1997, Rather received the Paul White Award which is the Radio Television Digital News Association’s highest honor.
• Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism: He received this for his 1961 report on Hurricane Carla.
• Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism: Rather was honored with this award in 2012.
• Texan of the Year: He was named "Texan of The Year" in 2017 by The Texas Legislative Conference.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Dan Rather Movie/TV Show?

Dan Rather is primarily known for his work in news journalism, however, his most popular involvement in a movie demonstrably has been in "The Newsroom" released in 2012, in which he appeared as himself. The show is an award-winning television series created by Aaron Sorkin, which aired on HBO. Known for its examination of the behind-the-scenes workings of a fictional major news network, "The Newsroom" gained significant attention and popularity during its run from 2012 to 2014. Dan Rather's lending of his real-life expertise in news reporting added legitimacy and richness to the depiction of the show's media environment.

How Did Dan Rather Get Famous?

Dan Rather famously gained national prominence as a broadcast journalist working for CBS News. He started his career as a reporter for Associated Press and later CBS, where his extensive coverage of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 brought him to the limelight. Following this, he served as a foreign correspondent in London and Vietnam, eventually taking over as CBS Evening News anchor in 1981, succeeding Walter Cronkite. Rather's fearless reporting style, coverage of significant global events, and his tenure in the anchor chair at CBS for 24 years have solidified his fame in broadcast journalism.