History of Deborah Norville in Timeline

Deborah Norville is a prominent American television journalist and businesswoman, best known as the anchor of the syndicated news magazine, Inside Edition, since 1995. Before Inside Edition, Norville held anchor and correspondent positions at CBS News and co-hosted Today on NBC. Beyond journalism, she's an entrepreneur, marketing and selling her own line of yarns. She is also a published author, with her book Thank You Power achieving New York Times best-seller status.

August 8, 1958: Deborah Norville Born

On August 8, 1958, Deborah Anne Norville was born. She is an American television journalist and businesswoman.

1976: America's Junior Miss Pageant

In 1976, Deborah Norville represented Georgia in the America's Junior Miss pageant. She credits seeing the behind-the-scenes work of the CBS Television production team as inspiring her to switch her career goal from law to television journalism.

January 1979: Interview with President Jimmy Carter

In January 1979, Deborah Norville conducted a live interview with President Jimmy Carter.

October 1979: Named Weekend Anchor at WAGA-TV

In October 1979, Deborah Norville was named weekend anchor at WAGA-TV.

1982: Hired by WMAQ-TV

In 1982, Deborah Norville was hired as a reporter and later an anchor by WMAQ-TV in Chicago.

1986: "Deborah Norville Week" in Chicago

In 1986, upon the announcement that Deborah Norville would be joining NBC News in New York, Mayor Harold Washington declared "Deborah Norville Week" in Chicago.

January 1987: Anchor of NBC News at Sunrise

In January 1987, Deborah Norville joined NBC News as anchor of NBC News at Sunrise, becoming the only solo female anchor of a network newscast. Ratings on Sunrise jumped 40 percent when she joined the program.

1987: Marriage to Karl Wellner

In 1987, Deborah Norville married Swedish businessman Karl Wellner.

August 1989: Bad Girls Documentary

In August 1989, the "Bad Girls" documentary, with Deborah Norville as the primary host, was the seventh most watched show the week it aired.

September 1989: Named News Anchor on Today

In September 1989, Deborah Norville was named news anchor on Today.

January 1990: Co-host of Today

In January 1990, Deborah Norville became co-host of Today. During her tenure on Today, she won an Emmy award for her role in NBC's coverage of the democratic uprising in Romania. Ratings on Today declined after Norville's arrival.

February 1990: Georgia Alumni Record Interview

In February 1990, Deborah Norville recalled the grueling commute between school and work in an interview with Larry B. Dendy for the Georgia Alumni Record.

May 1991: ABC TalkRadio Program Announced

In May 1991, ABC TalkRadio Networks announced Deborah Norville would be hosting a prime-time program.

September 1991: The Deborah Norville Show: From Her Home to Yours

In September 1991, Deborah Norville began hosting "The Deborah Norville Show: From Her Home to Yours" on ABC TalkRadio Networks.

1991: Contributing Editor to McCall's Magazine

From 1991 to 1993, Deborah Norville served as a contributing editor to McCall's magazine.

October 1992: Joined CBS News

In October 1992, Deborah Norville joined CBS News to resume her television career.

October 1992: Returned to Television with CBS News

In October 1992, Deborah Norville returned to television, joining CBS News as a correspondent, reporting for Street Stories and 48 Hours.

1993: Contributing Editor to McCall's Magazine

From 1991 to 1993, Deborah Norville served as a contributing editor to McCall's magazine.

1993: Anchor of the CBS Sunday Evening News

From 1993 to 1995, Deborah Norville was a semi-regular anchor of the CBS Sunday Evening News.

1994: Second Emmy Award

In 1994, Deborah Norville won her second Emmy award for coverage of the Mississippi floods on 48 Hours.

March 6, 1995: Anchor of Inside Edition

On March 6, 1995, Deborah Norville became the anchor of Inside Edition, a syndicated television news magazine, a position she has held since then.

1995: Anchor of Inside Edition

In 1995, Deborah Norville was named anchor of Inside Edition, a syndicated newsmagazine, a position she continues to hold.

1997: Back on Track: How To Straighten Out Your Life When It Throws You a Curve Book Release

In 1997, Deborah Norville published "Back on Track: How To Straighten Out Your Life When It Throws You a Curve" (Simon and Schuster), which drew on her earlier experiences on the Today Show.

Back on Track: How to Straighten Out Your Life When It Throws You a Curve

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1999: Host of America's Junior Miss contest

In 1999, Deborah Norville hosted the America's Junior Miss contest.

1999: I Don't Want to Sleep Tonight Book Release

In 1999, Deborah Norville wrote the children's book "I Don't Want to Sleep Tonight" (Golden Books).

I Don't Want to Sleep Tonight (Pop-Up Book)

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2001: I Can Fly Book Release

In 2001, Deborah Norville wrote the children's book "I Can Fly" (Golden Books).

2003: Joined MSNBC Prime-Time Lineup

In 2003, MSNBC announced Deborah Norville was joining its prime-time lineup to host a 9:00 p.m. program, "Deborah Norville Tonight".

2005: Left Deborah Norville Tonight

In 2005, Deborah Norville left "Deborah Norville Tonight", citing the challenge of juggling her Inside Edition and MSNBC duties along with family responsibilities.

2007: Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You Book Release

In 2007, Deborah Norville published "Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You" (Thomas Nelson), which became a New York Times best-seller.

Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You

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2008: Began Performing in Infomercials

In 2008, Deborah Norville began performing in infomercials and launched the Deborah Norville Collection of knit and crochet yarns in partnership with Premier Yarns.

2009: Debut of Deborah Norville Collection

In 2009, Deborah Norville debuted the Deborah Norville Collection at the Craft Hobby Show, where she also served as the keynote speaker.

2009: The Power of Respect: Benefit from the Most Forgotten Element of Success Book Release

In 2009, Deborah Norville published "The Power of Respect: Benefit from the Most Forgotten Element of Success" (Thomas Nelson), explaining how respect is power in business, at home, and in your personal life.

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2009: Knit With Deborah Norville Book Release

In 2009, Deborah Norville wrote "Knit With Deborah Norville—18 Classic Designs For The Whole Family" (Leisure Arts, Inc.).

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2013: Elected to Viacom Board of Directors

In 2013, Deborah Norville was elected to the board of directors of Viacom, serving on the company's compensation committee.

2013: The Way We Are: Heroes, Scoundrels, and Oddballs from 25 Years of Inside Edition Book Release

In 2013, Deborah Norville, with Charlie Carillo, released "The Way We Are: Heroes, Scoundrels, and Oddballs from 25 Years of Inside Edition" (Inside Edition Books), detailing all 8,150 episodes of the show.

March 2015: 20th Anniversary on Inside Edition

In March 2015, Inside Edition celebrated Deborah Norville's 20th anniversary on the program.

2015: Host of Knit and Crochet Now!

In 2015, Knit and Crochet Now!, a craft show seen on public television, announced the appointment of Deborah Norville as host of its upcoming season.

April 1, 2019: Announced Thyroid Cancer Surgery

On April 1, 2019, Deborah Norville announced that she would be undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid nodule, which was detected by a viewer.