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Harry Reasoner

journalist

Born: Died: American

Harry Reasoner (April 17, 1923 – August 6, 1991) was an American journalist for CBS and ABC News. He is known for his adroit use of language as a television commentator and as one of the original hosts of the news magazine 60 Minutes (1968–1970, 1978–1991).

Over the course of his career, Reasoner won three Emmy Awards and a George Foster Peabody Award in 1967.

Notable For

American journalist

Harry Reasoner's Historical Timeline

  1. Harry Reasoner is born

    Harry Reasoner, American journalist, known for american journalist, was born on 1923-04-17. Harry Reasoner (April 17, 1923 – August 6, 1991) was an American journalist for CBS and ABC News.

  2. "60 Minutes" premieres on CBS-TV

    "60 Minutes" premieres on CBS-TV

Associated Historical Events

birth

Harry Reasoner is born

Harry Reasoner, American journalist, known for american journalist, was born on 1923-04-17. Harry Reasoner (April 17, 1923 – August 6, 1991) was an American journalist for CBS and ABC News.

"60 Minutes" premieres on CBS-TV

"60 Minutes" premieres on CBS-TV

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harry Reasoner born?
Harry Reasoner was born on 1923-04-17 (American).
What is Harry Reasoner known for?
American journalist
What historical events involved Harry Reasoner?
Harry Reasoner was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Harry Reasoner is born, "60 Minutes" premieres on CBS-TV.
When did Harry Reasoner die?
Harry Reasoner died on 1991-01-01.

Related Years

19231968