Harry Smith (born August 21, 1951 in Lansing, Illinois) is an American television personality, currently co-anchor for the CBS News morning show The Early Show and the host of A&E's Biography series.
On The History Channel, Smith hosted several episodes of Modern Marvels and documentaries about holidays including Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween. He also appeared as a guest judge on Iron Chef America. Smith occasionally serves as a substitute co-anchor for Katie Couric on the weekday edition of CBS Evening News.
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Professional history
Smith began his broadcasting career at Denver radio stations KHOW and KIMN and Cincinnati radio station WLW (1973-81). From 1981-82, he worked for Denver's public television station, KRMA-TV. From 1982-85, he served as a reporter and anchor for KMGH-TV, the CBS affiliate in Denver. In 1986, Smith joined CBS News as a reporter and was named a correspondent in 1987.
For 13 years, Smith was a contributor to The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, 48 Hours, and CBS News documentaries. From 1987-96, he served as a co-anchor for the CBS morning show CBS This Morning. In 2002, Smith returned to the CBS morning show, renamed The Early Show.
In addition to his TV assignments, Smith does the daily "Harry Smith Reporting" editorial for the CBS Radio Network.
Smith received his B.A. degree in Communications and Theater from Central College in Pella, Iowa.
Personal life
Smith lives in New York City with his wife, sportscaster Andrea Joyce, and their two sons.
Smith is a cyclist. He regularly commutes on a folding bike to the CBS studios in New York and he also rides a "racing" road bicycle.[1]
References
- ^ "The Early Show". CBS Broadcasting, Inc.. July 14, 2009.
External links
- Harry Smith at the Internet Movie Database
- Harry Smith The Early Show Anchor
- Harry And Andrea Trade Places- Co-Anchor Harry Smith Swaps Jobs With His Wife
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| Preceded by Tommy Casanova Jack Ford David Joyner Edward B. Rust Jr. James Tedisco Herb Washington |
Silver Anniversary Awards (NCAA) Class of 1998 Gary Hall, Sr. Lawrie Mifflin Drew Pearson Cynthia Potter Sally Ride Harry Smith |
Succeeded by Dave Casper Anita DeFrantz Pat Summitt Lynn Swann Robert R. Thomas Bill Walton |
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