Bob Schieffer

Age: 72
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Birth Place: Austin, Texas, USA
Born: Feb. 25th, 1937

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Bob Schieffer's Main TV Roles

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

BIOGRAPHY:

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TRIVIA:

Was anchor of the CBS Evening News Sunday Edition from 1973 to 1976 and anchor of the CBS Evening News Saturday Edition from 1976 to 1996.
Became the temporary anchor of the CBS Evening News after 'Dan Rather' (qv) stepped down. Though he expressed no interest in becoming the permanent anchor - 'Katie Couric' (qv) was chosen in April, 2006, to fill the post permanently - viewer response was extraordinary. During his short tenure, _"CBS Evening News with Bob Schieffer" (2005)_ (qv) actually experienced a rise in viewership while ABC and NBC both witnessed a decline.
Bob and his wife reside in Washington, DC
Father of two daughters.
Older brother of 'Tom Schieffer' (qv).
Has been with CBS News since 1969.

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