MR. Koppel is a journalist and television news anchor who is best known for his 25-year tenure as the anchor of ABC's Nightline. He began his career in journalism in the 1960s, working for various newspapers and radio stations. He joined ABC News in 1963 and was the first host of Nightline in 1980. He has won numerous awards for his work, including 19 Emmy Awards and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.