who was the first woman to anchor an evening newscast
Ran on: 05-07-2008 Barbara Walters became the first female co-anchor of an evening news program in 1976; co-anchor Harry Reasoner wasn't happy. Ran on: 05-07-2008 Barbara Walters became the first female co-anchor of an evening news program in 1976; co-anchor Harry Reasoner wasn't happy.