The Truth Behind What Happened To Tom Brokaw

Seizing Control

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In 2002, 42 years after his career began, NBC announced that Brokaw would step down as the Nightly News anchor following the 2004 Presidential election. Though he would remain with NBC in a part-time role, Brokaw’s time as a main anchor would come to a close. The only person to host all three major NBC News programs — The Today Show, NBC Nightly News and Meet the Press — Brokaw went out on a high note.