[Nightline will not] blur the lines between news and entertainment - at all, ... Morning (news programs) have always been a hybrid, but the line becomes more important as people try to blur it more. |
[Smith was] a passionate newsman who for nearly 40 years was one of the country's most distinguished broadcasters, ... He was outspoken, sometimes controversial and never afraid of taking on the powerful. |
ABC also continues to support uniform poll closing legislation, |
An anchor is what keeps a ship from drifting into dangerous waters. It keeps us steady and secure during the night, and that's what Peter was to ABC News. |
An anchor keeps a ship from drifting. ... It keeps us steady and secure during the night. That's what Peter was to ABC News. |
As we have known, Doug is in somewhat better condition than Bob. But the doctors are pleased with how they came through the transfer. |
Because he's come so far, he'll be spending more of his time at home as well as continuing his treatment in facilities here in the New York area. |
Bob and Doug continue to rest in stable condition in Iraq after their surgeries. |
Bob obviously arrived here in fairly serious condition but he stabilized very well here. According to doctors, he's doing well. |
Both Bob and Doug continue on their upward progress. |
Building on the great legacy of 'Nightline' as we go forward to the next era is both a challenge and an exciting opportunity, |
Building on the great legacy of 'Nightline' as we go forward to the next era is both a challenge and an exciting opportunity. |
Charlie Gibson, Elizabeth Vargas and others will be substituting for Peter as necessary and when their other responsibilities permit. |
Connie's been a valued member of the ABC News family, ... This is an important opportunity for her to have her own program. We wish her nothing but great success and happiness. |
Despite the fact that he continues to be mildly sedated, Bob has been out of bed in a chair, and his physical strength continues to impress his entire team. We've come some distance, but we still have a long way to go. |