Tom Stephenson (Johnsonverse)

Thomas Harland Stephenson, Jr. (b. December 5, 1941) is an American retired television personality, news anchor, reporter, author, and journalist. He is known for his six-decade-long tenure at Johnson Industries, hosting the long-running WBC World News series from 1995 to 2024, replacing the late Don George; prior to succeeding George, Stephenson joined the WBC television network in 1966.
Stephenson began his reporting career in 1963, when he joined Johnson to write for the San Jose Times newspaper. In 1966, he was reassigned to WBC as a reporter, with George personally mentoring him until his 1995 death; during his career, Stephenson also began hosting the long-running radio talk show The Stephenson Show (1970-1995). In 1985, Stephenson began co-hosting WBC World News alongside George, and after George's death in 1995, he became the sole host. In 2023, Stephenson announced that he would retire from WBC World News at the beginning of 2024. Ally Tyson succeeded Stephenson as its main host.
==Early life==
Thomas Harland Stephenson, Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 5, 1941 to accountant Tom Stephenson, Sr., and nurse Emily Stephenson. At the age of nineteen, Stephenson moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in writing. However, he turned to journalism once he was unable to find a publisher, and joined Johnson in 1963.
==Career==
===San Jose Times===
In 1963, Stephenson began his career with Johnson as a writer for the San Jose Times. He was reportedly considered for the
===WBC===
Stephenson was reassigned to WBC in 1966. His first major news report was on TBA.
===Retirement===
In March 2023, it was announced that Stephenson would retire from journalism. His protégé Ally Tyson was announced to succeed Stephenson as host of WBC World News. Stephenson's final episode aired on January 5, 2024, in which he thanked viewers for following his career.
==Personal life==
Stephenson has been married to Kaye Stephenson since 1962. They have six children, including fellow WBC reporter Harley, and ten grandchildren.
===Politics===
Stephenson is a Democrat, and has contributed to various political campaigns over the years.
==Filmography==
===Movies===
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