Bernard Kalb was a journalist for many years at outlets including CBS News and CNN.
- Died: January 8, 2023 (Who else died on January 8?)
- Details of death: Died at his home in North Bethesda, Maryland after a fall at the age of 100.
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A lifetime of journalism
After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Kalb built his career as a foreign correspondent, first writing for the New York Times. He joined CBS News in 1962, continuing to report from overseas for several years before becoming an anchor for “CBS Morning News” in 1970. Kalb moved to NBC News in 1980, covering the U.S. State Department among other topics. In an unusual move, he was appointed assistant secretary of state for public affairs in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan (1911–2004). The first person to go from covering the State Department to serving as its spokesperson, Kalb did not remain in the position long, resigning in 1986. In 1992, Kalb became the founding anchor of CNN’s “Reliable Sources,” analyzing media coverage of major news stories. He remained with CNN until 1998. He was the older brother of journalist Marvin Kalb.
Tributes to Bernard Kalb
Full obituary: The New York Times
