Frank was a key figure in bringing television news out of the shadow of radio news by emphasizing the importance of visuals in telling stories. He paired Chet Huntley and David Brinkley for the first time to co-anchor NBC's coverage of the 1956 Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Later that same year, he created the groundbreaking "Huntley-Brinkley Report", and was its producer until 1964. The national catchphrase "Good night, David" "Good night, Chet" was credited to Frank.