October 4, 1976…Barbara Walters Co Anchors ABC Evening News
On October 4, 2014
- TV History
October 4, 1976…Barbara Walters Co Anchors ABC Evening News
38 years ago today, Walters became the first female anchor for a US network evening news program. On her move from NBC’s ‘Today’ show, she was teamed with ABC anchorman Harry Reasoner and the sparks immediately started to fly!
This short clip goes directly to the heart of the conflict and includes footage from that first night. Morbid curiosity was the main reason most viewers tuned in. Sad but true. Enjoy and Share! -Bobby Ellerbee
Barbara Walters interviews with Harry Smith and reveals her early ambitions of becoming an actress.
“For Barbara Walters and I…”??! Harry should have known better.