About Bill Ryan
Lived 1926 – 1997 (aged 70). Bill Ryan was an American journalist.
William Emmett "Bill" Ryan III (April 4, 1926 – February 18, 1997) was an American broadcast journalist with the NBC television network and its owned-and-operated local station WNBC-TV in New York City for 26 years. He served for a year (1970-1971) as news anchor at WOR-TV. Ryan was also co-anchor of the Ralph & Ryan radio morning show on WMCA from 1981 to 1985.
Ryan may be best remembered for co-anchoring NBC's coverage of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy with Chet Huntley and Frank McGee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Ryan?
(1926-1997) American television correspondent and news analyst
When was Bill Ryan born?
Bill Ryan was born on 4 April 1926.
When did Bill Ryan die?
Bill Ryan died on 18 February 1997.
What was Bill Ryan's occupation?
Bill Ryan was a journalist.
What nationality was Bill Ryan?
Bill Ryan was American.
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