Gayle King

Gayle King is a broadcast journalist and author known for her influential interviews and co-anchoring CBS Mornings, bringing key stories and figures to national attention. After securing a deal with CBS in 2011, Gayle King went on to become a co-anchor for CBS This Morning, beginning her impactful tenure on January 9, 2012, a role that has seen her bring key stories and figures to national attention. King’s career in television began as a production assistant at WJZ-TV in Baltimore, where she developed her foundational skills. She then advanced through roles including training as a reporter at WUSA-TV in Washington, D.C., and serving as a weekend anchor and general-assignment reporter at WDAF-TV in Kansas City, Missouri.

Her career progressed significantly when she joined WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1981 as a news anchor, a distinguished role she held for 18 years. During this period, King also expanded her presence beyond local news, working as a special correspondent for The Oprah Winfrey Show and co-hosting the NBC daytime talk show Cover to Cover in 1991. She later hosted her own syndicated program, The Gayle King Show, in 1997. King continued to broaden her media footprint across various platforms.

Looking ahead to 2025, King is scheduled to make history with an extraordinary venture. In April 2025, she will participate as a passenger on Blue Origin’s eleventh flight to space, a pioneering endeavor that will position her as one of the first female journalists to fly beyond Earth’s atmosphere. This remarkable upcoming milestone underscores her adventurous spirit and continued pursuit of groundbreaking professional experiences.