One of the most celebrated and recognized figures in modern television news, Diane Sawyer was a television journalist and anchor whose tenacious work was often the highlight of such news programs as “60 Minutes” (CBS, 1968- ), “PrimeTime Live” (ABC, 1989- ), and “Good Morning America” (ABC, 1978). For many viewers and critics, Sawyer represented the model of modern American television journalism – able to handle hard-hitting interviews with world leaders on one night, and gossip-heavy conversations with celebrities on another. This versatility made her one of the most popular news figures on
