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Charles Gibson, commonly referred to as Charlie Gibson, is the anchor of ABC World News with Charles Gibson, formerly known as World News Tonight. He was previously co-anchor of the ABC morning show, Good Morning America ((1987–1998; 1999–2006), and has been a correspondent for ABC since 1981. He took the helm of ABC 's nightly news show on May 29, 2006, when it was consistently being beaten in the rating's by NBC's news broadcast. With Charlie as anchor, ABC and NBC are now viewed as equal in the ratings war, taking turns as the ratings winner in the 25-54 age group.
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Fast Facts:
- Full name: Charles deWolf Gibson
- AKA: Charlie Gibson
- Born: March 9, 1943
- Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois
- Raised: Washington, DC
- Alma Mater: Princeton University
- Spouse: Arlene Gibson
- Children: Jessica and Katherine
- Occupation: Television journalist
- Salary: $8 Million
- Vocal fan of the Washington Redskins
- Endowed a scholarship at Union College in honor of his father, Burdett Gibson
- Endowed at scholarship at Shenandoah University in honor of his late brother, Lang Gibson
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Philadelphia Democratic Debate
Gibson co-moderated the Democratic debate on April 16, 2008 before the Pennsylvania Primary with George Stephanopoulos. They were criticized after the debate for asking too many questions that were perceived to stress the political controversies between Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Barack Obama, rather than substantive issues. -
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- "To the extent that I have a theory of life, it's that you try to prove to your parents that you're worth a damn."
- After being rejected by Yale Law School: "I was arrogant enough to think that if I didn't get into the law school I wanted, I wouldn't go to any...I hadn't a clue as to what I was going to do, except I did think it would be intriguing to go into television news."
- About ABC News: "You can't work for an organization for as long as I have and not come to have a deep and abiding love for the place...I've always said the day they fire me, I'm going to write a letter and say it's been a great, great run. And so far, they haven't done it."
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Yup, best way to get to campus! RT @TulaneRegistrar DID YOU KNOW: The St. Charles Avenue streetcar passes Gibson Hall 100 times a day.
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DID YOU KNOW: The St. Charles Avenue streetcar passes Gibson Hall 100 times a day.
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watch ABC World News with Charles Gibson tonight- JDRF's Artificial Pancreas Project to be featured :)
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RT @JDRF_RIDE: thr will B a segment on the JDRF Artificial Pancreas Project on ABC's World News w/ Charles Gibson 2nite (at 6:30 pm ET)
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RT @JDRF_RIDE: thr will B a segment on the JDRF Artificial Pancreas Project on ABC's World News w/ Charles Gibson 2nite (at 6:30 pm ET)
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View All Charles Gibson Questions (65) | Ask a QuestionWhat do you think of Mel Gibson's new girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva? (8 Answers)I for one am so sad at the path Mel Gibson has taken. So many people looked up to him as a role model. Super Star, wealthy, married for years, ... read moreIs Mel Gibsons girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva really pregnant? (1 Answer)Yes she is. Something huh????? read moreDo remember reading any books that really inspired you to go beyond what you had imagined you could? (5 Answers)Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand. Not so much for the doctrine that this tome has become the bible for, but because of the general message of not living one's life ... read more
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Charles Dana Gibson in his Studio New York City 28x42 Giclee on Canvas - $475.00
Series: New YorkArtist: UnknownPeriod: Source country: USASource Year: 1899<p><p>28 inch by 42 inch Giclee print on Canvas.<p>All files are stored digitally and are ready for reproduction. The ...
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Charlie Rose with Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton; Charles Gibson (August 15, 2006) - $24.95
The co-chairmen of the 9/11 Commission, Thomas Kean, the former governor of New Jersey, and Lee Hamilton, a former congressman from Indiana, join Charlie to discuss the work of the panel and their new book, "Without Precedent: The Inside St...
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A look at the great discoveries in science from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Including a look at Galileo, Isaac Newton and Benjamin Franklin. If your a fan of Mythbusters and are looking a good introductory science book this is it...
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From one of the most popular illustrators this country has ever produced—163 copyright-free illustrations. Carefully selected from old editions, they will be welcomed with nostalgia and a keen appreciation for the superb quality of Gibson’s...
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Althouse: What Was the Biggest Lie at the Clinton-Obama Debate?
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Media Matters: Gibson's Capital-Gains Tax Assertion During Debate Disputed...
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Portfolio (Conde Nast): ABC News' Depressing Debate
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Huffington Post: ABC Hosts Heckled After Debate: "The Crowd Is Turning On Me"
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No Drumlins: Charlie Gibson: Don't Know Much About history
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Daily Kos: Tomorrow We Take On ABC, and Disney
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NewsBusters: ABC Plugs Egyptian: U.S. Is a Dumb 'Jock' Becoming 'Useless Nation'
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Althouse: What Was the Biggest Lie at the Clinton-Obama Debate?
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Charles Gibson Timeline
- 1943: Born on March 9 in Evanston, Illinois.
- 1955: Moves to Washington, DC, where he attends Sidwell Friends School.
- 1965: Graduates from Princeton University.
- 1966: Worked as a producer for the RKO Radio Network.
- 1966: Joins the Coast Guard reserves.
- 1966: Leaves RKO to be a reporter/anchor for WLVA in Lynchburg, Virginia.
- 1970: Moves to WMAL-TV in Washington, DC.
- 1973: Received a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities
- 1975: Hired by ABC as a reporter.
- 1987: Joins Good Morning America as co-anchor with Joan Lunden in February.
- 1998: Leaves Good Morning America in May.
- 1999: Rejoins Good Morning America as co-anchor with Diane Sawyer in January.
- 2006: Assumes anchor chair on ABC World News Tonight




