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Key moments and achievements from Ernie Anastos's life.
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· Armonk, New York, USA
Historic Milestone
Anastos was distinguished as the United States' first Greek-American news anchorman, breaking a barrier in American television journalism. His success opened doors for greater diversity in network and local news broadcasting.
Historic Milestone
Anastos was distinguished as the United States' first Greek-American news anchorman, breaking a barrier in American television journalism. His success opened doors for greater diversity in network and local news broadcasting.
Career Milestone
In June 1978, WABC-TV in New York hired Ernie Anastos, launching a career that would make him one of the most recognizable faces in New York City television news for over four decades. He became anchor of the 11 p.m. Eyewitness News broadcast in November 1978, holding the position until 1982.
Career Milestone
In June 1978, WABC-TV in New York hired Ernie Anastos, launching a career that would make him one of the most recognizable faces in New York City television news for over four decades. He became anchor of the 11 p.m. Eyewitness News broadcast in November 1978, holding the position until 1982.
Career Achievement
Over his career, Anastos achieved the rare distinction of anchoring the evening news at four flagship network stations in New York City: UPN 9 (now My9), ABC 7, CBS 2, and FOX 5. This remarkable breadth of network experience was virtually unmatched in New York television journalism.
Career Achievement
Over his career, Anastos achieved the rare distinction of anchoring the evening news at four flagship network stations in New York City: UPN 9 (now My9), ABC 7, CBS 2, and FOX 5. This remarkable breadth of network experience was virtually unmatched in New York television journalism.
Won Award
Anastos was a Hall of Fame Broadcaster who received more than 30 Emmy awards and nominations throughout his career, including awards for 'Best Newscast in New York' and the Edward R. Murrow Award for broadcast excellence. His consistent recognition reflected four decades of journalistic excellence.
Won Award
Anastos was a Hall of Fame Broadcaster who received more than 30 Emmy awards and nominations throughout his career, including awards for 'Best Newscast in New York' and the Edward R. Murrow Award for broadcast excellence. His consistent recognition reflected four decades of journalistic excellence.
Named Honor
In 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio honored Anastos by designating every March 21 as 'Ernie Anastos Day' in New York City. The proclamation recognized his decades of service to New York viewers and his enduring impact on the city's television journalism landscape.
Named Honor
In 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio honored Anastos by designating every March 21 as 'Ernie Anastos Day' in New York City. The proclamation recognized his decades of service to New York viewers and his enduring impact on the city's television journalism landscape.
Career Milestone
Anastos began working at FOX 5 NY in 2005 and remained for 15 years, his longest tenure at a single station. His time at FOX 5 represented the capstone of a broadcast journalism career spanning more than 40 years of service to New York City viewers.
Career Milestone
Anastos began working at FOX 5 NY in 2005 and remained for 15 years, his longest tenure at a single station. His time at FOX 5 represented the capstone of a broadcast journalism career spanning more than 40 years of service to New York City viewers.
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