Friday, October 01, 2004
Where Are They Now
If there ever was a CNN Original, it is Bill Tush. Bill started work for Ted Turner reading the news at Turner's struggling television station WTCG Channel 17. There, Bill became everything from newsman to commercial spokesman, and even introduced the station’s movies. But he first became nationally known as the wacky guy who read the news in the middle of the night, sometimes with a German Shepard at his side, on SuperStation WTBS. BUT in 1979 that newscast was canceled to make way for the development of Cable News Network. In 1980, he led a cast of zany actors in a one hour comedy show called Tush. The show ceased production in 1981 and soon after, Bill took off to Hollywood to host a new celebrity talk show on CNN, called People Now. In 1993, he was appointed senior entertainment correspondent for CNN’s entertainment unit, and relocated to NYC where he hosted Showbiz Today and Showbiz This Week. In January 2002, after 28 years, Bill Tush left Turner Broadcasting System to pursue other interests including writing and producing. His website Bill Tush.com offers pictures and video clips of his time with Turner Broadcasting.
Source: Bill Tush.com
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