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When did Jennings become the sole anchor of World News Tonight?

  • 1983

  • 1985

  • 1990

  • 1995

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In 1983, Peter Jennings became the sole anchor of World News Tonight, ABC's flagship evening news program. Jennings had previously co-anchored the program with Frank Reynolds, but Reynolds' retirement paved the way for Jennings to take over as the program's sole anchor. Jennings remained in this role until his death in 2005.
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