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Lynch, William Dennis was born on September 11, 1945 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of William Dennis and Jean (Donelan) Lynch.
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William Dennis Lynch
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William Dennis Lynch, American Broadcast journalist. Recipient Rube Goldberg award New York Sigma Delta Chi, 1973, New York State Associated Press Broadcasters' award, 1973, Champion-Tuck award 1985; inducted Radio Hall of Fame, 1995. Served with United States Army, 1966-1968. Member American Federation television and Radio Artists (New York local board 1988-1994), Museum of Broadcasting (member creative county since 1988).
Education
Student, University Kansas, 1963-1966.
Career
Reporter, anchorman, WTOP-AM-television, Washington, 1968-1970; newscaster, WNEW-AM, New York City, 1970-1971; reporter, WCBS Radio, New York City, 1971-1975; assistant news director, WCBS Radio, New York City, 1975-1976; correspondent, NBC News, New York City and Washington, 1977-1981; correspondent, Columbia Broadcasting System News, New York City and Washington, since 1981; anchor, Columbia Broadcasting System World News Roundup, New York City, since 1985. Adjunct Professor School Journalism, Fordham University, New York City, 1973-1975.
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Membership
Served with United States Army, 1966-1968. Member American Federation television and Radio Artists (New York local board 1988-1994), Museum of Broadcasting (member creative county since 1988).
Connections
Children— Brendan Merrick, Patrick Hoctor.
