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Tom Brokaw to Host Meet the Press Through November Election
Saturday June 21, 2008

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Tom Brokaw attends the New York Times Arts & Leisure Week on January 10, 2008 at the Times Center in New York City.
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Former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw will host Meet the Press through the November election, the network announced Sunday.

Brokaw will fill in for Tim Russert, who died of a heart attack while at work on June 13.

(See Russert and other stars who've gone too soon.)

"To have someone of Tom's stature step up and dedicate himself to ensuring its ongoing success is not only a testament to his loyalty to Tim, but his enduring commitment to NBC News and our viewers," NBC News President Steve Capus said in a statement.

Brokaw hosted a special edition of Meet the Press in remembrance of Russert on June 15. He will take over the political program next Sunday.

"Tim made Meet the Press the center of the universe for informative and lively discussions of public affairs, particularly the exciting 2008 campaign for president, and I intend to continue that commitment to our viewers," Brokaw said.

Current NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams hosted Sunday's broadcast.

(Watch Russert's son Luke recall his father on Today.)

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