Edwin Newman
Edwin Newman | |
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Newman in 1975 | |
| Born | Edwin Harold Newman January 25, 1919 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 2010 (aged 91) Oxford, England |
| Education | University of Wisconsin (BA, 1940) |
| Occupation(s) | Newscaster, journalist, author |
| Years active | 1945–1984 |
| Spouse |
Rigel Grell (m. 1944) |
| Children | Nancy |
Edwin Harold Newman (January 25, 1919 – August 13, 2010) was an American newscaster, journalist, and author. After beginning his career with the wire services and serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Newman worked in radio for CBS News. He is known for a 23-year career with NBC News, from 1961 to 1984.