What is william beutel?

William Beutel (February 25, 1927 – March 15, 2006) was an American journalist and news anchor. He began his career in journalism as a reporter for the New York Times in the 1950s before transitioning to broadcast journalism. He worked as a news anchor and reporter for several television stations, including ABC News, where he anchored the weekend evening news program and served as a correspondent for World News Tonight.

Beutel was known for his calm demeanor and authoritative voice, which made him a popular and trusted news anchor. He covered many major news events, including the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the Watergate scandal. Beutel also played an instrumental role in the development of live, on-location news reporting, which is now a standard practice for broadcast journalism.

In addition to his work in journalism, Beutel was also involved in teaching and mentoring young journalists. He taught journalism at New York University and served as a visiting professor at several other universities. Beutel was honored with several awards throughout his career, including the Peabody Award, which he received in 1972 for his coverage of the Attica Prison riots.