Frank Reynolds | |
|---|---|
 Reynolds in 1968 | |
| Born | November 29, 1923 East Chicago, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 1983 (aged 59) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Education | Bishop Noll Institute Wabash College |
| Occupation | Television Journalist |
| Years active | 1949–1983 |
| Notable credit | ABC World News Tonight |
| Spouse | Henrietta Mary Harpster |
| Children | 5 sons |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Staff sergeant |
| Unit | Infantry |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
Frank James Reynolds (November 29, 1923 – July 20, 1983) was an American television journalist for CBS and ABC News.[1][2][3][4]
Reynolds was a New York–based anchor of the ABC Evening News from 1968 to 1970 and later was the Washington, D.C.–based co-anchor of World News Tonight from 1978 until his death in 1983. During the Iran hostage crisis, he began the 30-minute late-night program America Held Hostage, which later was renamed Nightline, and then taken over by Ted Koppel.[1]
- ^ a b Prial, Frank J. (July 21, 1983). "Frank Reynolds, ABC newsman, dies". The New York Times. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ^ "Reagan, colleagues pay tribute to Frank Reynolds". Montreal Gazette. UPI. July 21, 1983. p. D8.
- ^ "Frank Reynolds: 'caring reporter'". Lakeland Ledger. Florida. Associated Press. July 21, 1983. p. 9A.
- ^ "ABC's Frank Reynolds dies at 59". Bangor Daily News. Maine. Associated Press. July 21, 1983. p. 25.