First cnn news anchors

The first CNN news anchors were:

  1. David Walker (1979-1980): Walker was the first anchor of CNN, which launched on June 1, 1979. He anchored the network's first broadcast and was the primary anchor until 1980.
  2. Lois Hart (1979-1980): Hart was the first female anchor of CNN and co-anchored the network's first broadcast with David Walker. She left the network in 1980.
  3. Frank Reynolds (1980-1981): Reynolds joined CNN in 1980 and anchored the network's evening news program. He left the network in 1981.
  4. Ted Turner (1980-1981): Turner, the founder of CNN, occasionally anchored the network's news programs, including the evening news.
  5. David Ensor (1981-1982): Ensor joined CNN in 1981 and anchored the network's evening news program. He left the network in 1982.
  6. Bernard Shaw (1980-2001): Shaw was one of the original anchors of CNN and anchored the network's evening news program for over 20 years. He is known for his coverage of major events, including the Gulf War and the Oklahoma City bombing.
  7. Tom Johnson (1980-2005): Johnson joined CNN in 1980 and anchored the network's evening news program. He left the network in 2005.

These anchors played a significant role in establishing CNN as a major player in the world of 24-hour news and helped shape the network's identity and style.