Jack Williams (news anchor)
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Jack Williams is the chief anchor on WBZ-TV in Boston, Massachusetts. He is seen on the 6 and 11 PM editions of WBZ News. First paired with Tony Pepper, he has been a lead anchor at the station since 1975. He was demoted briefly in the late 1970s to the 5:30 newscast, but quickly regained one of the top anchor slots with the popular Liz Walker as co-anchor for both the 6:00 and 11:00 newscasts until 1992, when the station went to a half hour format at 6:00, and instead began their evening news at 5:00. His current co-anchor is Lisa Hughes.
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[edit] Early career
Originally from Pocatello, Idaho, Williams worked in radio from 1959 until he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Oregon in 1968. During college, he worked as a news anchor/reporter for KUGN Radio in Eugene, Oregon.
He first appeared on television in 1968 on KIRO-TV in Seattle, Washington, anchoring their 11:00 news. He later worked at KORK-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was the principal anchor and news director, before joining WBZ in 1975.
[edit] Wednesday's Child
In 1981, Williams founded "Wednesday's Child", a non-profit adoption agency for special needs children. A different child is featured every Wednesday at 6PM. He has been honored by Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton at the White House for his efforts.
[edit] Honorary degrees
Williams has received honorary doctorate degrees from Curry College, Salem State University, Fitchburg State University, Merrimack College, Framingham State University, Worcester State University, Newbury College, and Wheelock College.[1]
[edit] Personal
Williams lives in the MetroWest part of Massachusetts with his wife, Marci.
[edit] References
- ^ Jack Williams Biography, WBZ-TV website, accessed July 3, 2010
[edit] Further reading
- Burnett, James, "Top of Mind: Jack Williams", Boston magazine, April 2009
