Autobiography of sir harry smith

For other uses, see Harry Smith.

American television journalist

Harry Smith (born August 21, ) is an American retired television journalist who has worked for NBC News, MSNBC, and CNBC as a senior correspondent.

He hosted the CBS News morning programs, The Early Show and its predecessor, CBS This Morning, for seventeen years. In July , Smith left CBS News^[1] to become a correspondent for NBC News and the newsmagazine Rock Center with Brian Williams.

He also served as an anchor for MSNBC, conducting daytime live coverage of breaking news and events since first appearing in November ^{[citation needed]}

Early life and education

Smith was born in Lansing, Illinois.

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and theater from Central College, located in Pella, Iowa.^[2]

Career

Smith began his broadcasting career at Denver, Colorado, radio stations KHOW and KIMN and Cincinnati, Ohio, radio stat