Charles Gibson
- This article refers to the T.V. journalist. For other people with the same name, see Charles Gibson (disambiguation).
Charles (Charlie) Gibson (born March 9, 1943) is an American television journalist, best known as co-host of Good Morning America on ABC from January 1987 to May 1998 and from January 1999 to the present. Gibson began regularly anchoring ABC World News Tonight after long-time anchor Peter Jennings’ treatment of lung cancer forced him to step down in April 2005. On August 7, 2005, he announced Jennings' death and the following day, he anchored the first World News Tonight following Jennings' death. He was a favorable choice to replace Jennings because of his experience. However, Gibson couldn't agree with ABC News president David Westin over how long he would stay in the chair.[1] Therefore, Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff replaced Jennings (announced on December 05, 2005). Gibson, along with GMA co-host Diane Sawyer, will sub for Bob Woodruff on WNT while Woodruff recovers from his injuries due to IED in Iraq and while Elizabeth Vargas is on maternity leave.
During the 1970s and 1980s, Gibson covered the House of Representatives and the White House for ABC News. Prior to anchoring ABC's morning show, Gibson worked as a reporter for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. He sometimes co-anchored "World News Tonight" when Peter Jennings was reporting on location. He also occasionally substituted for Ted Koppel on Nightline. On October 8, 2004, he moderated the second presidential debate between George W. Bush and John Kerry.
Gibson graduated from Princeton University, where he was news director for the university radio station, WPRB-FM and a member of Princeton Tower Club.
Trivia
- Gibson appears in the Disney film The Rookie anchoring World News Tonight and introduces a piece about Jim Morris, the main character of the film.
| Preceded by David Hartman 1975–1987 with Nancy Dussault from 1975 to 1977, with Sandy Hill from 1977 to 1980, and with Joan Lunden from 1980 to 1987 |
Good Morning America host 1987–1998 with Joan Lunden from 1987 to 1997 and with Lisa McRee from 1997 to 1998 |
Succeeded by Kevin Newman and Lisa McRee 1998–1999 |
| Preceded by Kevin Newman and Lisa McRee |
Good Morning America host 1999–present with Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts from 2005-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |