Jim Gardner (broadcaster)
| Jim Gardner | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Goldman May 17, 1948 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University |
| Title | Channel 6 Action News Anchor |
| Spouse | Amy (1970-present) |
| Website | |
| http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/bio?section=resources/inside_station/newsteam&id=5771836 Channel 6 Action News Bio | |
Jim Gardner is the stage name of James Goldman (born May 17, 1948), an American news anchor for WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A native New Yorker, Jim has lived most of his adult life in the Delaware Valley. In 1970, Jim received his Bachelor of Arts degree (in political science) from Columbia University. It was there where Gardner got his first taste of broadcast journalism. Gardner reported on the "Historic Student Riots" at Columbia in 1968 for the university’s radio station, WKCR-FM. Until then, he wanted to be a political science professor.
[edit] Personal life and quotes
Gardner and his wife, Amy, live in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. They have four children.
Regarding reporting the news, Gardner once said, "Our obligation is still fairness, and delivering the news with the right amount of historical context."
[edit] Trivia
Gardner appeared as himself in an episode of the television series Philly.
