Longtime NBC Econ Reporter Irving R. Levine Dies At 86

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Longtime NBC newsman Irving R. Levine, who covered economics for nearly 25 years, dies at 86

TERRY SPENCER
AP News

Mar 27, 2009 14:19 EST


Irving R. Levine, the bow-tied NBC newsman who explained the fine points of economics to millions of viewers for nearly a quarter century, has died. He was 86.

Levine died Friday of prostate cancer complications in Washington, D.C., announced his son, Daniel Rome Levine (pronounced luh-VEEN').

Known for his dry, measured delivery and trademark bow ties, Levine was a presence at NBC since 1950 when he began covering the Korean War until his retirement in 1995.

He had become the network's full-time economics correspondent in 1971 and in the last five years of his tenure also did weekly commentaries on CNBC. He also appeared on "Meet the Press" more than 100 times over the years.

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[Captain Hilts]

1. A serious reporter with a serious attitude. nt

[Ohio Joe]

2. RIP - nt

[WI_DEM]

3. I remember him from years ago, when reporters actually did reporting.

[TwilightZone]

6. My exact reaction.

On both points.

[BurtWorm]

4. I'll miss him and his bowties.

[Tangerine LaBamba]

5. Irving R. Levine

Always with the bow tie and so serious, but, man, he could explain things like the greatest teacher ever.

So long, Mr. Levine - you did good.

[SeattleGirl]

7. He sure did.

Rest peacefully, Mr. Levine.