Throughout his career, Schieffer received numerous accolades. In 2002, the National Press Foundation named him Broadcaster of the Year. He has earned multiple Emmy Awards and two Sigma Delta Chi Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2013, he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to the industry.
Schieffer is also a published author. His books include This Just In: What I Couldn't Tell You on TV, Bob Schieffer’s America, and Face the Nation: My Favorite Stories from the First 50 Years of the Award-Winning News Broadcast. Each work offers insights into American politics, journalism, and his personal experiences covering major national and international events.
Though widely known for his journalism, Schieffer has long had an interest in songwriting. He collaborated with musicians in Washington and New York and contributed lyrics to several country and honky-tonk songs. Four of his tracks were recorded by the group Honky Tonk Confidential and featured on one of their albums.
Bob Schieffer is the older brother of Tom Schieffer, a former U.S. Ambassador to Australia (2001–2005) and Japan (2005–2009), and one-time gubernatorial hopeful in Texas. He also has a sister, Sharon Schieffer Moyes.
In 1967, Bob married Patricia Penrose. They have two daughters, and the couple has maintained a supportive family life throughout his career. In 2003, Schieffer was diagnosed with grade III bladder cancer and successfully went into remission by 2004. He has also managed diabetes over the years. His estimated net worth is approximately $10 million, reflective of his decades of dedicated work in journalism.
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