Gil Noble

Gilbert Edward "Gil" Noble (February 22, 1932 – April 5, 2012) was an American television reporter and interviewer. He was the producer and host of New York City television station WABC-TV's weekly show Like It Is, originally co-hosted by Robert Hooks. The program focused primarily on issues concerning African Americans and those within the African diaspora.

After graduating from the City College of New York he worked for Union Carbide.

Broadcast journalism career In 1962, Noble got his professional break into broadcast media when he was hired as a part-time announcer at WLIB radio. He began reading and reporting newscasts. He joined WABC-TV in July 1967 as a reporter, after reporting on the 1967 Newark riots.

Personal life Noble was born in Harlem to Jamaican immigrant parents, Gilbert, the owner of an auto repair shop, and Iris Noble, a school teacher. In late September, his family announced that he would not be returning to host Like It Is. The program ended its 43-year run the following month. His television station, WABC-TV, announced his death on April 5, 2012. He was 80 years old.