Edwin Newman

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Edwin Newman (born January 25, 1919) is a journalist and writer.

Newman was a longtime television anchorman of NBC News.

Newman is the author of the book Your Public Best published by Newmarket Press. He also wrote Strictly Speaking and A Civil Tongue. He also served as NBC Newsbreak anchor during the summer of 1980 on David Letterman's short-lived morning show, and often participated in the show's non-news segments.

Newman appeared in a dream sequence on The Golden Girls in an episode where Rose (Betty White) dreamt she was going to Russia.

Newman guest hosted Saturday Night Live in 1984.