Ted Koppel

Edward James Martin "Ted" Koppel (born February 8, 1940) is a British-born American broadcast journalist. He is best known as the anchor for Nightline, from the program's beginning in 1980 until 2005. During his career, Koppel has won 25 Emmy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007."Rebuilding the Future", The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 25, 2000

References

Other websites
 Biography from ABC
 Ted Koppel to Join 'NY Times' Editorial Page, Contribute to NPR, a January 2006 article from Editor & Publisher
 Global National anchor Kevin Newman recalls Ted Koppel on his blog
 ABC News' "Time Tunnel" page containing clips of numerous newscasts (including Nightline) on which Koppel appeared
 Memory and Imagination: New Pathways to the Library of Congress Documentary 

Category:American Emmy Award winners
Category:1940 births
Category:Naturalized citizens of the United States
Category:American television presenters
Category:Journalists from Maryland