Jane Pauley
Jane Pauley
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Jane Pauley's full name is Jane Seymour Pauley. She is commonly known as Jane Pauley.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on January 5, 1946
Still active in her career and public life
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American television host, journalist, author, and advocate for women's rights and mental health awareness. She is a renowned figure in the media industry, having worked in journalism for over five decades.
Early Life and Background
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Jane Pauley was born on January 5, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She grew up in a family that valued education and encouraged her to pursue a career in journalism. Pauley's father was an engineer at Cummins Engine Company, and her mother was a homemaker. Her interest in writing and reporting developed early in life.
Pauley graduated from Wheaton College in Illinois with a degree in English literature. She started her broadcasting career as a news anchor for WTTV-TV in Bloomington, Indiana. After completing a graduate program at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Pauley moved to New York City and worked as a reporter for NBC News.
Major Accomplishments
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Pauley's most notable achievement is her long-running television show Today, where she served as a co-anchor from 1976 to 1989. She was one of the first women to anchor a national morning news program. Pauley has also been a correspondent for NBC News, covering various international events and stories.
Throughout her career, Jane Pauley has received numerous awards and nominations for her work in journalism. Some notable awards include multiple Emmy Awards, a duPont-Columbia University Award, and an Alfred I. duPont Award.
Notable Works or Actions
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Pauley's writing career includes the publication of several books. Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue (2004) is her memoir, which explores her experiences as a journalist and her struggles with depression. Her book Skywriting for Dummies (2008) offers practical advice on writing and storytelling.
Jane Pauley has been an advocate for various social causes, including women's rights and mental health awareness. She has worked closely with organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to raise awareness about depression and other mental health issues.
Impact and Legacy
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Pauley's impact on the media industry is undeniable. As a pioneering female journalist, she paved the way for women in television news. Her dedication to reporting and storytelling has inspired generations of journalists. Pauley's commitment to social causes has also made her a respected figure in public life.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Jane Pauley is widely quoted and remembered for her groundbreaking work in journalism, particularly as one of the first women to anchor a national morning news program. Her commitment to social causes and mental health awareness has also made her a respected figure in public life.
Quotes by Jane Pauley
I had had some months of depression. Not serious enough to keep me from work. So, I guess you'd call that a mild depression. It was becoming worse. And I was being treated for it with anti-depressants.
I’ve always been profoundly ambivalent about fame. I think it just eats the reality out of you and it can be intoxicating because I like some of it.
I probably am more shy than people realize. But I’m shy when I leave a studio and I am just myself.
I was an unusually private person – in a way, kind of insufferably so. I think I thought the celebrity thing when it happened was a temporary phenomenon, and I was above it.
Many people come to reinvention when life changes around them, but people come in all different stripes. I’m oriented to change.
About the time I turned 50, I experienced the profound biological change that often accompanies women at that age. Also, I put two kids in college and lost both of my parents, so I’m no longer somebody’s daughter.
It may feel like the more you know about depression and the many forms it can take, the more questions you have. That’s how I feel.
I had had some months of depression. Not serious enough to keep me from work. So, I guess you’d call that a mild depression.
I love working with an audience. I love working with actual people who, you know, if they’re moved, you see it. If you say something they’re stunned by, you see their jaws drop. If they’re amused, they laugh – that kind of reinforcement, I totally adore.