Dorothy Fuldheim (1893–1989) was an American television journalist and commentator celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to broadcasting. As the first woman in the U.S. to anchor a television news broadcast and host her own show, she earned the title “First Lady of Television News.”
Born in New York City, Fuldheim graduated from the University of Wisconsin before embarking on a career in journalism. She began her broadcasting career in the 1940s and quickly gained recognition for her incisive commentary and engaging style.
Fuldheim became a prominent figure at Cleveland’s WEWS-TV, where she hosted Dorothy Fuldheim’s News Commentary for over 30 years, becoming one of the first women to anchor a television news program. Her insightful analysis of current events and human interest stories earned her a devoted following.
In addition to her television work, Fuldheim published several books, including The Ladies’ Book of Etiquette (1956) and How to Be a Successful Woman (1969,) where she shared her experiences and insights on various social issues.
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This is a youth-oriented society, and the joke is on them because youth is a disease from which we all recover.
—Dorothy Fuldheim
Topics: Birthdays, Youth
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