Television News Journalist. A veteran of more than two decades with CBS and ABC, with a recognizable speaking manner, he will be remembered for his co-hosting of the ABC documentary series "Our World" (1986 to 1987), for which he shared an Emmy Award with Linda Ellerbe. Gandolf attended Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and graduated with ambitions of becoming an actor. He embarked on a career as a stage performer, but in 1963 he gravitated towards journalism when he landed a job as a writer for the local series "Eye on New York." Gandolf experienced his break nationally when he became sportscaster for the program "CBS Morning News", and in 1979 he was paired with Charles Kuralt for the launching of the program "CBS Sunday Morning," where he continued to report sporting events. Among the stories Gandolf covered include the Olympic Games and swimmer James 'Doc' Counsilman's attempt at being the oldest person (age 58) to swim across the English Channel. He joined ABC News in 1982 and remained with the network until his retirement in 1993. In addition to an Emmy Award, he was the recipient of a Peabody Award.
Television News Journalist. A veteran of more than two decades with CBS and ABC, with a recognizable speaking manner, he will be remembered for his co-hosting of the ABC documentary series "Our World" (1986 to 1987), for which he shared an Emmy Award with Linda Ellerbe. Gandolf attended Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and graduated with ambitions of becoming an actor. He embarked on a career as a stage performer, but in 1963 he gravitated towards journalism when he landed a job as a writer for the local series "Eye on New York." Gandolf experienced his break nationally when he became sportscaster for the program "CBS Morning News", and in 1979 he was paired with Charles Kuralt for the launching of the program "CBS Sunday Morning," where he continued to report sporting events. Among the stories Gandolf covered include the Olympic Games and swimmer James 'Doc' Counsilman's attempt at being the oldest person (age 58) to swim across the English Channel. He joined ABC News in 1982 and remained with the network until his retirement in 1993. In addition to an Emmy Award, he was the recipient of a Peabody Award.
Bio by: C.S.
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