"When Jane Pauley began her broadcasting career at WISH-TV, she had neither formal experience nor a journalism degree - just a fresh bachelor's in political science from Indiana University. "He told their general manager, 'If we hire her, I don't think we'll keep her," Pauley recalled Sunday at the Poynter Institute's Bowtie Ball. "So he saw a promise that I didn't know about.""
"Pauley's trailblazing career includes becoming the first woman to anchor an evening news broadcast in Chicago and, at 25, succeeding Barbara Walters as co-anchor of "The Today Show." She went on to co-host "Dateline," had her own daytime show and, in 2016, became the third-ever host of "CBS Sunday Morning." She is also an author and a longtime advocate for mental health awareness and treatment."
"Her conversation with Brown was candid and sprinkled with humor as she discussed everything from her legacy to being a visibly pregnant woman working in TV at a time when that was rare to see. She recalled flying to New York City to fill in for Betty Furness, who had been subbing for Barbara Walters after Walters' move to ABC in 1976. While unpacking her bag, Pauley said, her older sister Ann called from Pittsburgh."
Jane Pauley began her television career at WISH-TV without formal broadcast experience or a journalism degree, holding a political science bachelor's from Indiana University. Early supporters saw potential in her despite skepticism from others. Her career milestones include anchoring Chicago evening news, succeeding Barbara Walters on The Today Show at 25, co-hosting Dateline, hosting a daytime program, and becoming the third host of CBS Sunday Morning in 2016. Pauley has authored books and championed mental health awareness and treatment. She received the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement while reflecting on career anecdotes, public pregnancy challenges, and industry changes.
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