It took Jessica Savitch nearly two decades to climb to the top of the national broadcast heap. And only 42 seconds to fall all the way down. Savitch made broadcast history by becoming the first female news anchor in a major market and the first woman to anchor the weekend newscast for NBC News. In 1979, she was dubbed America's "Golden Girl" by Newsweek. By the age of 33, she was earning $500,000 a year from NBC—a modern $1.8 million. But in 1983, Savitch met her tragic end, drowning after she c
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It took Jessica Savitch nearly two decades to climb to the top of the national broadcast heap. And only 42 seconds to fall all the way down. Savitch made broadcast history by becoming the first female news anchor in a major market and the first woman to anchor the weekend newscast for NBC News. In 1979, she was dubbed America's "Golden Girl" by Newsweek. By the age of 33, she was earning $500,000 a year from NBC—a modern $1.8 million. But in 1983, Savitch met her tragic end, drowning after she c
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The late Jessica Savitch reports for KHOU in Houston on a food stamp scandal in 1973. This is called a "standup close" in the TV news biz. The reporter is "standing" and closing their story. Savitch went on to anchor for NBC News, ABC News, and PBS, before her death in 1983 at the age of 36. #texas #houston #reporter #standup #localnews #archives #TAMITurns20 #jessicasavitch See the whole story here: https://loom.ly/5tmvHTA | Texas Archive of the Moving Image
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The late Jessica Savitch reports for KHOU in Houston on a food stamp scandal in 1973. This is called a "standup close" in the TV news biz. The reporter is "standing" and closing their story. Savitch went on to anchor for NBC News, ABC News, and PBS, before her death in 1983 at the age of 36. #texas #houston #reporter #standup #localnews #archives #TAMITurns20 #jessicasavitch See the whole story here: https://loom.ly/5tmvHTA | Texas Archive of the Moving Image
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The Ultimate Jessica Savitch Compilation | Part One: On The Air
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The Ultimate Jessica Savitch Compilation | Part One: On The Air
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Remembering Jessica Savitch, 30 Years After Her Death
Remembering Jessica Savitch, 30 Years After Her Death
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NBC's Jessica Savitch reports on the death of Princess Grace Kelly, following injuries sustained in a car accident in 1982. The Philadelphia area native left a highly acclaimed acting career to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco. She was 52. One year later, Philadelphia area native Jessica Savitch lost her own life in a car accident in New Hope, PA. She was 36. | Old Images of Philadelphia
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NBC's Jessica Savitch reports on the death of Princess Grace Kelly, following injuries sustained in a car accident in 1982. The Philadelphia area native left a highly acclaimed acting career to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco. She was 52. One year later, Philadelphia area native Jessica Savitch lost her own life in a car accident in New Hope, PA. She was 36. | Old Images of Philadelphia
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NFL ties to organized Crime and How Superbowl 50 was Fixed
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NFL ties to organized Crime and How Superbowl 50 was Fixed
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"It was very clear from the beginning that President Trump was dead-set on making sure that he got in the way of the Mueller investigation no matter what." On "MediaBuzz," Jessica Tarlov slammed the President's behavior relating to the Robert Mueller investigation. | Fox News
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"It was very clear from the beginning that President Trump was dead-set on making sure that he got in the way of the Mueller investigation no matter what." On "MediaBuzz," Jessica Tarlov slammed the President's behavior relating to the Robert Mueller investigation. | Fox News
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Jessica Savitch on Women in Politics, 1978
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Almost Golden The Jessica Savitch Story (1995) - Movie
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A Calgary mother disappeared in March 2015. Months later her body was found in a ditch by a road construction crew. The autopsy revealed she was stabbed 75 times. Tune into #CrimeBeat this Saturday, Feb. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on Global. Check your listings for local airtime. RELATED: https://www.globaltv.com/shows/crime-beat/ | Global News
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NBC News Capsule blooper 1982; Jessica Savitch absolutely crashes out
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Philly Mettle | Jessica Savitch’s last broadcast as a part of Philadelphia’s KYW Channel 3, before she moved to NBC News. Savitch passed away tragically... | Instagram
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NBC Nightly News With Jessica Savitch Iranian Hostage Crisis November 4, 1979
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checkmemes.vibe on Instagram: "- The video in the post is a clip from a 1983 episode of "Frontline," a PBS documentary series, where journalist Jessica Savitch is reporting live from a location in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The unusual visual effect of her hair and clothing appearing to blow wildly is due to a technical glitch caused by the tape machine running at an incorrect speed, creating a humorous and surreal effect that resembles a video game glitch. - Jessica Savitch was a pioneering fi
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The Mysterious End: Jessica Savitch's Story
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The Tragic Story of Jessica Savitch: NBC News Anchor
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Lifetime Intimate Portrait: Jessica Savitch (1995)
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NEWSFLASH - NBC News Update (1978)
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Jessica Savitch - July 4, 1983 NBC Nightly News
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NBC News Capsule blooper 1982; Jessica Savitch goes on a tirade
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NBC Nightly News with Jessica Savitch close
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Remember Jessica Savitch from NBC News - everyone laughed at her live breakdown
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The Life and Legacy of Jessica Savitch
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KYW Channel 3 [Philadelphia,PA] -Eyewitness News w/ Jessica Savitch (Complete Broadcast,6/19/1975) 📺
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