In today’s world of television news, national and even local news anchors are no longer just anchors. Local anchors make community appearances and now national anchors are getting their own daytime talk shows.
This post will spotlight Brian Williams, anchor of NBC’s Nightly News. What makes Williams a star?
In addition to anchoring the desk at NBC, Williams reports on location from hot news spots around the world. He’s reported extensively from the middle east and natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and Asian Tsunami. That makes him a star reporter.
Brian Williams is a star because he makes appearances. But he doesn’t just make community appearances, Williams is booked on national talk shows. Letterman, O’Brian, Leno, DeGeneres- you name it, he’s been there. Many times he is booked on these shows not to talk about his work, but just life in general. Williams has also made guest appearances on the show 30 Rock. These extra appearances make Williams a star beyond his anchoring and reporting.
A great and hilarious appearance Williams has made is below. (Jimmy Fallon on 7/26/11) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23bWHaZrsbw