Tom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw Brokaw with his Peabody Award, May 2014 Born Thomas John Brokaw (1940-02-06) February 6, 1940 (age 75) Webster, South Dakota, U.S. Education University of South Dakota Occupation Television journalist, author Years active 1966–present Notable credit(s) Today co-anchor (1976–1981) NBC Nightly News anchor (1982–2004) NBC News Special Correspondent (2004–present) Meet the Press moderator (2008) Spouse(s) Meredith Lynn Auld (1962–present) Children Jennifer Jean Brokaw Andrea Brooks Simon Sarah Auld Brokaw Thomas John "Tom" Brokaw (/ˈbroʊkɔː/; born February 6, 1940) is an American television journalist and author best known as the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News from 1982 to 2004. He is the author of The Greatest Generation (1998) and other books and the recipient of numerous awards and honors. He is the only person to host all three major NBC News programs: The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and, briefly, Meet the Press. He now serves as a Special Correspondent for NBC News and works on documentaries for other outlets.