Bill Shadel

About

Broadcast journalist remembered for his reporting work with both CBS (radio) and ABC (television). In the 1950s, he became the inaugural host of Face the Nation, a popular Sunday morning political program.

Before Fame

He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in history.

Trivia

In 1960, he moderated the third debate between presidential candidates Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy.

Family Life

His two marriages -- to Marion Kocher and Julie Strouse -- produced a total of four children.

Associated With

He worked with legendary television personality Walter Cronkite.