[OC] [Highlight] In 1980, CBS fired Jayne Kennedy from her role at “The NFL Today” because they thought she could not fly back-and-forth from Los Angeles to New York and work two shows… even though Brent Musburger, who was older and was also on The NFL Today, did the same thing with no problems
[OC] [Highlight] In 1980, CBS fired Jayne Kennedy from her role at “The NFL Today” because they thought she could not fly back-and-forth from Los Angeles to New York and work two shows… even though Brent Musburger, who was older and was also on The NFL Today, did the same thing with no problems
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Did you know that Jayne Kennedy was the first Black woman to co-host a major national sports show, The NFL Today on CBS from 1978 to 1980? I had a chance to chat with another sports girlie, Broadcaster, Professor & Radio Host, Kelsey Nicole Nelson. Check out the whole episode. #baseball #basketball #football #sportsmedia 🔗 in the B I O | Mrs. Tonya McKenzie
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Did you know that Jayne Kennedy was the first Black woman to co-host a major national sports show, The NFL Today on CBS from 1978 to 1980? I had a chance to chat with another sports girlie, Broadcaster, Professor & Radio Host, Kelsey Nicole Nelson. Check out the whole episode. #baseball #basketball #football #sportsmedia 🔗 in the B I O | Mrs. Tonya McKenzie
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KT1 ⚽️🙌🏾 Kyilan on Instagram: "Jayne Kennedy was the first woman to anchor a national sports show: CBS NFL Today in 1978 🎙️🏈 Let’s give it up for one of our black history heroes!! #sports #sportsbroadcasting #jaynekennedy #kyilanthomas #blackhistorymonth @jaynekennedyoverton @cam @4thand1 @darnell_smith95 @speakeasytlkshow @heykayadams @upandadamsshow @jemelehill"
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