Jessica Beth Savitch (February 1, 1947 – October 23, 1983) was an American television journalist who was the weekend anchor of NBC Nightly News and daily newsreader for NBC News during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Savitch was one of the first women to anchor an evening network newscast alone, following in the footsteps of Marlene Sanders of ABC News and Catherine …

Oct 25, 1983 · Jessica Savitch, the NBC television reporter who became one of the first women to anchor an evening network newscast, was killed late Sunday night after the car she and a companion were in drove ...

Nov 28, 2023 · Jessica Savitch came from a different era of ambition. Hers was the radical, all-consuming conviction a woman should work. "We were raised as part of a revolution," says former WNEW-TV anchor Judy ...

Dec 12, 2024 · Jessica Savitch was 36 years old. Bruce Klauber is the author of four books, an award-winning music journalist, concert and record producer and publicist, producer of the Warner Brothers and Hudson Music “Jazz Legends” film series, and …

NBC’s Andrea Mitchell: “Jessica Savitch was a warm-hearted, caring person and a pioneer in broadcasting who lost her life tragically just as she was soaring to new heights. She was my friend ...

Oct 20, 1995 · When Jessica Savitch, dubbed NBC’s Golden Girl for her cool, blond professionalism, appeared before the cameras on the evening of Oct. 3, 1983, she seemed as unflappable as ever. But as soon as ...

Oct 24, 1983 · Jessica Savitch was a vigorous and conscientious reporter and a commanding presence on television.' Ms. Savitch was born in Kennett Square, outside Philadelphia, and grew up in Margate, N.J.

Jessica Beth Savitch was a popular American TV journalist. She was the first woman anchor to present evening news broadcast in Southern United States during late 1970s. She worked as a weekend anchor for NBC Nightly News and presented daily updates on NBC News. Jessica also hosted a documentary program called ‘PBS's Public Affairs’ on ...

Jun 27, 1988 · W ho was Jessica Savitch? Millions of TV viewers knew her as the glamorous and authoritative NBC News anchor who was a role model for scores of aspiring women journalists. To her colleagues on the ...

Savitch, Jessica (1947–1983)American reporter and television newscaster who was one of the first female television anchors. Born Jessica Beth Savitch in Wilmington, Delaware, on February 1, 1947; died in New Hope, Pennsylvania, on October 23, 1983; eldest of three daughters of David (Buddy) Savitch (a clothing merchant) and Florence (Spadoni) Savitch (a nurse); graduated …