Russ Mitchell
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Notable credit(s) | The Early Show - Saturday edition (1997–2007, 2011) The Early Show - (weekdays) news anchor (2007–2010) CBS Evening News Weekend (Saturdays, 1999–2009, (Sundays, 2006–2010, Weekends 2010–2011) CBS News Sunday Morning |
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Russell Edward Mitchell (born March 25, 1960) is an American journalist best known for his career at CBS where he was anchor of The Early Show on Saturday, news anchor for The Early Show during the week, and weekend anchor of the CBS Evening News.
In December 2011, it was announced that he would leave CBS to join
Biography
Early years
Mitchell was born in
Career
Russ Mitchell's first television job came while he was still in high school, working as a part-time switchboard operator at
In December 2011, it was announced that he would move to Cleveland NBC affiliate WKYC as lead anchor and executive editor of the 6 and 11pm newscasts, where he remains today.
Personal life
Mitchell was married to Erica Townsend from 1987 to 2000. He married Karina Mahtani on December 2, 2006.[5] They later divorced.
Honors and awards
Mitchell has won a total of 17 national and local Emmy Awards. Honors include:
- 1989: Missouri UPI, Best Reporter honor[3]
- 1995: National Association of Black Journalists Award
- 1997: St. Louis chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
- 2001: Elian Gonzalesstory
- 2005: New York Association of Black Journalists Award, Best Documentary, for a Sunday Morning report on Stax Records
- 2006: Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis 18th Annual Media Person of the Year[6]
References
- ^ "CBS Network anchor Russ Mitchell joins WKYC as lead anchor", WKYC, December 21, 2011.
- ^ "Shepherd's Center To Celebrate 12th Anniversary September 17: Guest of honor is CBS News anchor Russ Mitchell". Webster-Kirkwood Times. August 27, 2010. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
- ^ a b "Russ Mitchell: Biography". CBS News. January 1, 2010. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
- ^ "Mitchell Named New Anchor". The Cleveland Plain Dealer via www.Cleveland.com. December 21, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
- ^ "Karina Mahtani, Russ Mitchell". The New York Times. December 3, 2006. Retrieved May 23, 2010.
- ^ "Press Club to honor Mitchell". Suburban Journals. Lee Enterprises. October 24, 2006. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
External links
- Russ Mitchell at IMDb