Bernard Shaw, CNN's 1st Chief Anchor, Dies At 82

Bernard Shaw, CNN's 1st Chief Anchor, Dies At 82

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Bernard Shaw, a pioneering figure in television news, passed away at 82 due to pneumonia. He was CNN's first chief anchor, serving from its inception in 1980 until his retirement in 2001. Shaw was highly respected and left a lasting legacy in journalism.

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Who was Bernard Shaw in the context of television news?

A famous actor

A pioneer cable news anchor

A weather reporter

A sports commentator

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What significant role did Bernard Shaw hold at CNN?

He was a technical director

He was a field reporter

He was the CEO

He was the first chief anchor

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In what year did Bernard Shaw retire from CNN?

2010

1990

2001

1985

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How long did Bernard Shaw work with CNN?

15 years

25 years

10 years

20 years

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How old was Bernard Shaw when he passed away?

75 years old

90 years old

85 years old

82 years old