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David Clay Goodnow (born October 20, 1939) is an American journalist known for his work as an anchor on CNN Headline News.

Biography

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Goodnow was born in Vincennes, Indiana. He is a 1957 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School,[1] and a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He got his start in broadcasting on the AM side of WAKO-FM in September 1959 and in 1961, he moved to WAOV, a radio station in Vincennes, Indiana.[2] He then moved to the television side of the business first taking a job at WTVW in Evansville, Indiana and later WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana.[2] From 1982 until 2000, he worked as an anchor for CNN Headline News, one of the original anchors at their Atlanta International Headquarters.[2]

As of 2016, he resides outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

Freemasonry

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Goodnow was a member of DeMolay, and is in the DeMolay International Hall of Fame, and is also a member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor.[3] He was raised a Master Mason in Lessing Lodge No. 464 in Evansville, Indiana. He also received the 33° in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction and the Caleb B. Smith award from the Grand Lodge of Indiana.[3]

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David Goodnow is an American broadcast journalist known for his long career in television news and as one of the original anchors of CNN Headline News. [1] [2] He joined the network in 1982 at its Atlanta headquarters shortly after the launch of CNN Headline News and served as a principal anchor and editor there for 18 years until his retirement in 2000. [1] Goodnow began his broadcasting career in 1959 at WAKO-FM radio in Indiana following high school and transitioned into television in the 1960s, holding roles such as news anchor, weather reporter, and sports reporter at WTVW in Evansville, as well as principal anchor at WTHI-TV in Terre Haute. [1] [2] He also managed WVUT, Indiana's first non-publicly supported educational television station in Vincennes, and served as a charter committee member of the Indiana Higher Education Television System, contributing to the development of public educational broadcasting in the state. [2] [1] Over nearly five decades in news, Goodnow earned recognition for his contributions to the field, including induction into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2009, the Media Fellowship International Ambassador Award in 1997, an honorary doctorate in broadcasting from Vincennes University in 1996, and the Vincennes University Faculty Citation in 1989. [1]

Early life

Birth and background

David Goodnow was born on October 20, 1939, in Vincennes, Indiana, USA. [3] Vincennes, a historic city in southwestern Indiana, serves as his place of origin.

Broadcasting career

Entry into broadcasting and early roles

David Goodnow began his broadcasting career in Indiana, his home state where he was born in Vincennes. His early roles included work at WAKO-FM in 1959, WAOV radio in 1962, news anchor, weather, and sports reporter at WTVW in Evansville, principal anchor at WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, and manager of WVUT in Vincennes. This local foundation marked the start of his extensive career in the field. His pioneering contributions to broadcasting in Indiana were recognized through his induction into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.

Work at CNN Headline News

David Goodnow joined CNN Headline News as one of its original anchors in 1982, based at the network's Atlanta International Headquarters.[2] He served in the role of anchor-editor for 18 years, contributing to the channel's news programming during its early development as a 24-hour headline service.[4] As a broadcast journalist at Headline News, Goodnow delivered on-air newscasts and helped establish the network's format focused on concise, repeating news cycles.[2] His tenure as an original member of the anchor team marked a significant phase in his career as a national television news personality.[4]

Voice-over and later broadcasting activities

Following his departure from CNN Headline News in 2000 after 18 years as one of the network's original anchors, Goodnow's later broadcasting activities have been limited. [5] He has since focused on pursuits such as public speaking engagements based in Atlanta. [5]

Acting career

Known film and television roles

David Goodnow has had a very limited acting career, with only two verified credits in film and television, both of which are minor appearances relative to his primary work as a broadcast journalist.[6] He appeared in the 1963 horror film House of Dreams, directed by Robert Berry, in an unspecified acting role.[6][7] In 2010, Goodnow guest-starred in one episode of the television series Sid Roth's It's Supernatural, playing the role of Pastor in the episode "Charles Vance - Healing."[6][8] These remain the extent of his documented on-screen acting credits.[6]

Recognition

Awards and honors

David Goodnow has been recognized for his long-standing contributions to broadcast journalism through induction into select halls of fame. In 2009, he was inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. The organization highlights his career in radio and television news, including his role as an anchor and announcer. He has also been inducted into the DeMolay Hall of Fame as a broadcast journalist, recognizing his achievements in the profession alongside his involvement with the organization during his youth. A video biography exists for his Indiana induction, providing an overview of his professional journey.

Affiliations

David Goodnow is an alumnus of DeMolay International, a fraternal organization for young men. He was initiated into Vincennes Chapter in Vincennes, Indiana, in 1952. [9] In recognition of his distinguished career in broadcasting, Goodnow was inducted into the DeMolay International Hall of Fame in 1998. [2] [10] He was initiated as an alumni member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity (Alpha Psi Chapter, Indiana) on August 14, 1994. [1]
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