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Guinness World Records: Longest career as a TV news broadcaster

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

Don Alhart, who is 79 years old, has worked in the television news industry for 57 years and 38 days, as of 14 July. A Rochester, New York television news anchor has achieved the record title for the longest career as a TV news broadcaster (male).

Don knew he wanted to be a TV news broadcaster from a very young age.

Longest career as a TV news broadcaster. Photo: Guinness World Records

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.