John Roland was an award winning American news presenter and reporter best known for being the anchor of the 10 p.m. newscast on Fox’s flagship station for 35 years. Roland began his career as a radio news reporter before transitioning to television news. He worked for several local New York City stations, including WABC-TV and WCBS-TV. Throughout his career, Roland covered some of the most significant events of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He reported on the September 11 terrorist at... moreJohn Roland was an award winning American news presenter and reporter best known for being the anchor of the 10 p.m. newscast on Fox’s flagship station for 35 years. Roland began his career as a radio news reporter before transitioning to television news. He worked for several local New York City stations, including WABC-TV and WCBS-TV. Throughout his career, Roland covered some of the most significant events of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He reported on the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York City, the Challenger space shuttle disaster, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He also covered presidential elections and the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. In addition to his work as a journalist, Roland was also an author. He wrote several books, including "The Presidency in Crisis" and "The Kennedy Assassination: The Facts and Theories." Roland retired from television news in 2003 but remained active in the industry, serving as a consultant and commentator on news programs. He was awarded numerous honors throughout his career, including several Emmy Awards and the George Polk Award for Journalism.
