Jessica Savitch Biography

[@lesarasure2740]

I remember her fondly. She was one of a kind and one of very few people interesting enough that I would sit down and watch the news with. Her voice was very distinctive, and I really liked her. She definitely paved the way for many in the industry and I was shocked and saddened when I heard she had been killed. Needless to say, I never really watch the news anymore. I am glad I had the opportunity to see a portion of what she did, and how many doors were opened at least in part by this lady's courage and hard work. R.I.P.

[@arcanondrum6543]

Jessica Savitch always came across as very down to Earth yet professional. That's a tip for anyone wishing to follow in her footsteps because when I witnessed students in a media curriculum at a different college, they seemed (at least for when I briefly saw them) to value fame over curiosity and investigation. Good Journalism must always be the first priority for media students. Presence will come naturally to anyone who is well prepared and understands the issue(s) very well.

[@NeuroActing]

She was a helluva communicator. To be able to look into a camera lens, tell a story, and in Texas make a teenager like me stop and listen because what she was saying was so important - that’s a very rare gift.

[@lindathomas2924]

REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING JESSICA, GREAT REPORTER AND LOVELY WOMAN.RIP

[@JCNDCIII]

40 years after her death and Jessica still has a following. No doubt her personal life was a mess but Jessica inspired a lot of women and broke down barriers. That last clip of her on the NBC Nightly News set is from her return to work after her 2nd husband's suicide. You can see a little sadness her face.

[@lablaine1981]

We still ❤️💯 Jessica...2024

[@leonwaltemate6152]

I remember turning on NBC News being presented by Jessica Savich sometime in the late 70's. She was slurring her speech so bad I was surprised that she managed to finish.

[@Borzoi86]

A steady and professional on-camera presence for those of us who were privileged to watch her work. A very sad loss.

[@tony69em]

It's hard to give a 👍 about such a sad thing but I think I know the importance of it. Miss you, Jessica!!....

[@SuburbanDon]

Great pics and video hard to find.

[@telebob5983]

Stumbled upon this after re-viewing an old VHS of Lifetime's 'Intimate Portrait' and then going back to my copy of Alanna Nash's book. How nice to discover this tribute from those who choose to follow in Jessica's footsteps at her alma mater. Lots of varied footage/photos too, some I had not before seen. Well done!

[@drewhunkins7192]

In the early 1980s she put together an enthralling and spectacular documentary on NFL football, gambling, possible game fixing and the outlaw line. One of the best things I've ever seen on the internet. It's extremely difficult to find online. I've seen it on KZbin only to disappear then reappear then disappear, etc.

[@MarklovesJoan]

I found it and then, I downloaded it and re posted it on my KZbin channel. That story works then and today, now that sports gambling became legal...now sports is more corrupt than ever but her piece opened many eyes, even if the corruption continued. I believe she may have been killed because of that piece but, she will never be forgotten.

[@DrewHunkins]

​@@MarklovesJoan interesting post. thanks for the info.

[@betinablueyes]

I absolutely loved to see her. She was one of the very best!

[@alfx5432]

I dont think she would have liked the Corporate news of today, well i should hope so. I like watching her maybe because she was so fine looking, but I was young at that time, but looking at her Now everybody can see that she was so intelligent but very Beautiful. RIP.

[@kirkcloud6790]

Loved her bigtime, will always miss her so much, RIP JESSICA

[@paulwalker1443]

This appears to be a student-based report on Jessica. It actually is quite good, using footage from the famous "Intimate Portrait" tv documentary based on the book "Almost Golden". She was a star no doubt, but was her own worst enemy in the end.

[@chandrakantmahapatra1317]

She is a true inspiration to all of us.

[@timward3116]

She really had it all: warmth, apparent integrity, objective journalism. When she looked into the camera, it was as though she were sitting across your kitchen table. Remember when the major news programs actually reported news in ways that appearted fair, balanced, and as complete as the time slot would allow? Remember when they presented facts concisely and inflammatory adjectives and opinions not at all (except in commentaries clearly labelled as such). Nowadays, of course, all that is gone as agendas of division are pushed by the millionaire anchors and ignorance of facts is demanded. So sad to see what has happened to the once-high premium placed on accuracy and honesty.

[@thomasnorman9536]

I rarely watch national news but I liked her she was a beautiful woman intelligent I liked her

[@blainenodes8182]

Hats off j.s. imagine the knocks on women's head's due to that 6' glass ceiling...thanks to the women who hung in back in 60s-70s 👍❤️👍

[@christopherlucas4620]

Piercing, beautiful eyes

[@chrisierichards8271]

I have watched her movie about her life, over an over , fabulous person, wow. Such a sad way she passed an I cry about the dog too, am an animal lover too, , what a shame,, loss of life, very sad,

[@situated4]

But, what about the children? The children??!

[@tiggerinthewoods7996]

@@situated4 WTF are you talking about?? She had no children, from either of her marriages.

[@situated4]

She was my boo.

[@jansdoe6963]

As Ms. Savitch said in her book, "Broadcasting is no place for a broad." Just think of the pigs she had to put up. Ladies, I'm glad it has changed for you, but you would not believe what women in the 1970's had to put up with. If you were a woman who wanted to get anywhere in the 1970's you needed a very thick skin and a very good sense of humor.

[@bufnyfan1]

my understanding was that when she was hired by KYW-TV in Philadelphia in the 1970's she was working in an "all boys club" when it came to her anchoring colleagues and wasn't treated seriously-Nevertheless she earned an Emmy for her reporting/work

[@lanceallington9175]

Do you get the feeling that the character of Veronica Corningstone (played by Christina Applegate) in the movie “Anchorman” was inspired a bit by Jessica Savitch?

[@johnputnam3228]

Is correct grammar too much to ask for a narration on Jessica?

[@jleemcface5448]

I was named after her...

[@alfonsogreen2722]

I still say she was gone 2 soon

[@Joesfosterdogs]

WOW...what a fantasy bio...read her real biography...VERY codependent female/enabler...not judging her because females in this era were like that, but she had a troubled personal life and was able to juggle chaos better than most!

[@RKG-jc2bq]

She also had quite a drug problem.

[@alfx5432]

Wow I have to read it now.

[@cordelianoelle3644]

Perhaps this would have been better named her Resume or Work Biography, but not a fantasy bio as you called it.

[@Princemyron]

Amazing woman in her field

[@ChristopherIGomes]

Rip!!

[@dm95422]

Her dog Chewy also died with her that night.

[@kennedybrown1809]

Wait how 🥺

[@dm95422]

@@kennedybrown1809 Both drowned in the same car.

[@gregorychoquette7632]

One of my earliest memories as a little boy was remembering when this happened in October of “83” I am now 42 years old Very sad

[@bufnyfan1]

I believe when the car fell into the flooded canal it turned upside down and landed on its roof and as such the mud at the bottom wouldn't allow the doors to open and Ms. Savitch and her dog were trapped inside

[@situated4]

@@bufnyfan1 Man, that sucks.

[@davidmurphy4999]

What is the music that plays in the background? It seem very familiar, what movie is it from?

[@lanceallington9175]

Sounds similar to “Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story” from 1993, but I could be wrong.

[@tashee8772]

Sadly, a lot was left out. It is terrible what happened to her but I would say that she is an example of how NOT to live your life l.

[@buffalobraves9]

Go take 5 minutes and read what she went through in her life and then tell us who to look up to and who not. She lead a tragic life overcoming many obstacles to become a pioneer in her field. She had a problem and couldn't control it, it's called being human Mr. Perfect.

[@situated4]

@@buffalobraves9 Sanctimonious much?

[@tiggerinthewoods7996]

@@buffalobraves9 do you feel that way about Every coke head?? Even the ones that break into people's homes or rob liquor stores to get $$ for their "problem they couldn't control'? I loved Jessica, but seriously?? Look for the video of her slurring hrr words thru an NBC News Digest. It's how she lost her anchor job, and was tossed into public television. From great heights, the great fall far.

[@thomasnorman9536]

She was smart she was qualified she was driven found her calling and was very good at it God bless her I like d her nice-looking 2

[@jansdoe6963]

Yea, Thomas, but would you hire hire her ?

[@thomasnorman9536]

@@jansdoe6963 well I'd marry her maybe she was a bit fussy and outspoken she probably had a huge ego which can become a issue with coworkers and family that's the trouble with being intelligent and being very good at whatever you do the ego takes over

[@dahobbs9]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@wc3350]

RIP. How much of her journalitic life was not fueled by cocaine? Bryant Gumble confirmed it BTW. Not a rumor. She also died with her fiance who was the producer who hired her. Seems like we know why she was getting that job.

[@situated4]

Blow

[@jasminewilson762]

RIP

[@situated4]

PIR

[@dmimcg]

Cocaine is a powerful drug.

[@rah62]

Check out Bryant Gumbel's comments to Andy Cohen regarding Jessica Savitch's drug abuse - they had the same agent.

[@jpolar394]

Do you think that she would approve the way MSM news is today ?

[@bak-mariterry9143]

Probably not .

[@melanietheresa5978]

I don't think Jessica Savin has would approve of the way things are done with any of the big News stations in today's world. Long gone are the days when real journalism and honest Broadcasting is put forth. Fake news is abundant, Propaganda is pushed in your face and reality is left to be discovered by those uf us who were unfortunately looking the wrong way when it finally hits us.

[@JCNDCIII]

lol She would def approve.

[@michaelking2582]

Jessica was one of a kind, no doubt. I truly don't think anyone, at that time, could work a straw and razor blade as deftly as her. She was a true talent everytime she looked in the mirror, which was 98% of the time laying on her coffee table.....

[@situated4]

How dare you? Truly, how dare you alter the facts like you do??? Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, knows it was a rolled-up $20 bill and not a straw as you so irresponsibly claim above. Now, get with it and apologize!

[@michaelking2582]

@@situated4 I do apologize !! Uppity, high fluent people like her would never stoop so low as using a McDonalds straw !! So sorry for that incorrect assumption !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(😂😂)

[@maxramirez1129]

Letty Guerra. shame on you. Whisper like yours can't hace family and careers are very dangerous.

[@lettyguerra371]

I think your video is leaving out the fact that her ambition was destroying her. Ladies I hate to say it , but No we can't have it all!

[@jansdoe6963]

then don't say it.

[@meganhussey972]

In today's economy, it is not even a choice--many women do have to work outside the home to support them and their families. I can think of plenty of male celebs who we have lost to drug abuse, stress-related illnesses, etc.--are we going to tell them they can't have it all?

[@wc3350]

Right. She conviently got jobs after going to dinner with male producers. One was her fiance who she died with in a horrific car drowning.

[@DanielSwartfiguer]

@@meganhussey972 I respectfully disagree. Do your research we have all been sold a bill of goods based on lies. There is absolutely no truth to what you have been taught to repeat. I myself and many others I know live very happily on what we make and our wives absolutely do not have to slave for someone else outside the home. Third-wave feminists want you to believe that serving your family lovingly in the home is like some type of demeaning slavery but going to work for some shlep who wouldn't piss on you if you were on fire is "empowering". 🤔

[@tim-lee-bograyson7920]

How can anyone put this drug addict on a pedestal? She needs to be shown for who she was, a "cocaine sniffing" addict that ppl need to know about how and who she really was. She had to have drugs to do her job and that makes her a low life. If anyone has a drug problem don't think its cool, or glamorous because its not, get the help you need. Maybe if ppl would have told Jessica this she may be alive today.

[@jansdoe6963]

Your compassion is overwhelming.

[@telebob5983]

@@jansdoe6963 Obviously someone who hasn't a clue about her undeniable talent--to say nothing of her undeniable troubles.

[@johnadams3107]

WOW,you must have a high opinion of yourself to judge people.I think lowlife would fit the bill for you jackass.

[@donnalombardo1135]

She said a good journalist dodo

[@MarcusAurelius7777]

Also enjoyed coke.

[@jansdoe6963]

and men like you.

[@ChrisP3000x]

​@@jansdoe6963?

[@zachery026101]

Who did this shit?

[@robert1340]

Not really sure exactly what about her life deserves a biography.

[@robertenzo5397]

Definitely poundable

[@SIM2014]

Sorry Charlie, she's cage free :D

[@jimgarrison7340]

I especially enjoyed her coke-fueled newscasts.