Bob Schieffer, born Bob Lloyd Schieffer on February 25, 1937, in Austin, Texas, is a respected American journalist and television anchor. Known for his long and distinguished career at CBS News, Schieffer became a household name in American broadcast journalism.
Bob Schieffer was born to Gladys and John Emitt Schieffer and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from North Side High School and later attended Texas Christian University (TCU), where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and English. He has remained connected with his alma mater throughout his life, contributing to programs and mentoring aspiring journalists.
Schieffer joined CBS News in 1969 and held several critical roles over his 46-year tenure. He served as Pentagon correspondent from 1970 to 1974, followed by a stint as White House correspondent from 1974 to 1979. His extensive reporting from Washington solidified his reputation as a trusted news source.
He began anchoring CBS weekend news broadcasts in the early 1970s. He anchored the Saturday edition from 1976 to 1996 and the Sunday edition from 1973 to 1997. His calm and authoritative delivery made him a reliable figure in broadcast journalism.
After Dan Rather stepped down amid controversy in 2005, Schieffer served as interim anchor of the weekday CBS Evening News. His first broadcast on March 10, 2005, attracted over 200,000 new viewers and boosted the program’s ratings. He continued in this role until August 31, 2006. Although he did not remain the permanent anchor, he supported Katie Couric and Scott Pelley during their tenures as evening news anchors.
On April 8, 2015, Schieffer announced his retirement after 52 years in journalism. His final appearance was as moderator of CBS’s Sunday public affairs program, Face the Nation, on May 31, 2015, a role he had held since 1991.
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
