Eyewitness to the Death of John Lennon: A WABC-TV special

United States News News

Eyewitness to the Death of John Lennon: A WABC-TV special
United States Latest News,United States Headlines
  • 📰 ABC7NY
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 38 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 19%
  • Publisher: 51%

Today we’re remembering cultural icon and The Beatles co-founder John Lennon, who was born on this day in 1940.

The murder of John Lennon on Dec. 8, 1980, was as devastating as it was shocking. And Eyewitness News covered the murder like no other news source, as it happened in our backyard, to a person who was more than just one of the most famous celebrities on Earth - he was our neighbor.

Our special "Eyewitness to the Death of John Lennon," hosted by Bill Ritter, interviews the big players in that story, both in front of the camera -- Geraldo Rivera, Ernie Anastos, John Johnson, Doug Johnson -- to those behind the scenes. Having witnessed the fight to save Lennon, Alan managed to call the news into the WABC assignment desk, where the scanner was blaring about a shooting at the Dakota.Soon, Weiss' news tip would reach Howard Cosell, who would break the news to the nation on ABC's Monday Night Football -- but not before debating whether he should.

The next week that followed, culminating in a historic tribute vigil in Central Park was unlike any other in New York, America -- or the Eyewitness newsroom.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

ABC7NY /  🏆 592. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

John Waters Career In Film Gallery: From ‘Pink Flamingos’, ‘Cry-Baby’, ‘Serial Mom’, ‘Hairspray’ & MoreJohn Waters Career In Film Gallery: From ‘Pink Flamingos’, ‘Cry-Baby’, ‘Serial Mom’, ‘Hairspray’ & MoreCult director John Waters has produced some of the most shocking and outrageous scenes in film history that have delighted fans for over 60 years of pure filth. He pushed the boundaries of taste wh…
Read more »

Utah GOP Rep. John Curtis on abortion: ‘I wish women could make this decision’Utah GOP Rep. John Curtis on abortion: ‘I wish women could make this decision’Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) said on Thursday that he wishes “women could make this decision” while discussing abortion laws in the state. “I wish, as a man, I didn’t have to make this decision,” Curtis said at a debate on Thursday night. “I wish women could make this decision.” The candidate, who also said he…
Read more »

Filling in for Stephen Silas gives Rockets' John Lucas 'butterflies'Filling in for Stephen Silas gives Rockets' John Lucas 'butterflies'Stephen Silas was out because of NBA health and safety protocols, the third consecutive...
Read more »

John Bolton says Biden 'overstated' the situation with 'Armageddon' remarkJohn Bolton says Biden 'overstated' the situation with 'Armageddon' remarkJohn Bolton said nuclear threats must be taken seriously, but that he doesn't think the world is in quite the situation Pres. Biden described. 'We've got to be very clear-eyed about it,' the former national security adviser said.
Read more »

High school football Week 7 updates: St. John Bosco vs. Mater Dei and moreHigh school football Week 7 updates: St. John Bosco vs. Mater Dei and moreFollow reporter Tarek Fattal (Tarek_Fattal) for complete coverage of tonight's high school football game between Granada Hills vs. Birmingham. We will have updates before, during and after the game. 🏈⬇️
Read more »

Rockets insider: John Lucas compares Tari Eason to Dennis RodmanRockets insider: John Lucas compares Tari Eason to Dennis RodmanRockets assistant John Lucas referred to Tari Eason as 'a prime example of a better...
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-08 01:26:10