Ted Koppel returns to anchor's chair on 'BBC World News America'
If you miss Ted Koppel in the anchor's chair, Tuesday will be your night.
The former "Nightline" host will anchor a special edition of "BBC World News America" with the latest news from the unrest in Libya and Yemen and the aftermath of the earthquake and nuclear mishap in Japan. Koppel retired from "Nightline" in 2005 and has lately worked as a news analyst for National Public Radio.
Known for his interviewing prowess, Koppel is scheduled to conduct a live talk with Taieb Fassi-Fihri, Morocco's minister of foreign affairs.
"BBC World News America" airs at 7 p.m. Pacific time on BBC America and BBC World News.
Show Trackers, will you watch Koppel?
-- Scott Collins (Twitter: @scottcollinsLAT)
Photo: Ted Koppel in 2005. Credit: Haraz N. Ghanbari / Associated Press
YES! This man is everything a journalist should be: credible, gives voice to the voiceless, lets the news dictate the news, he's not a talking head or a novelty (i.e., Katie Curic), and he doesn't rely on gimmicks.
Posted by: donez3 | March 22, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Koppel was always the best interviewer on TV. Period. He was totally prepared, and was never caught not knowing what to ask or say. A class act.
Posted by: David B. | March 22, 2011 at 02:22 PM
I'm watching Ted Koppel now, at 7pm EDT on Dish satellite system.
Posted by: Randy | March 22, 2011 at 04:11 PM
I have nothing against Ted Koppel, but the main reason that I watch BBC World News America is so that I do not have to listen to a big network newscaster dumbing down the news so that we stupid Americans can digest it.
What's next, the lead in story about Charlie Sheen's latest psychotic blabberings? Or will it be about Lindsay Lohan's 39th trip to rehab...?
PLEASE do not change BBC World News America to make it more "American". It's the only news on TV that doesn't kill my brain cells and insult my intelligence! Please!
Posted by: John V. | March 22, 2011 at 04:26 PM
He's a very, very good Zionist spokesman.
Posted by: blackone | March 22, 2011 at 05:11 PM
So, so wonderful to see Koppel back. Can we get him back on Nightline, where millions can watch him a night, though?
Posted by: brandon | March 22, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Thank the Lord! You are back! I have missed you greatly. You were the only journalist I trusted to seek the real truth. And I have longed for your insight in the midst of our political chaos. I will tune in with gratitude! Thank you.
Posted by: CAROL BOYD | March 28, 2011 at 11:05 PM