Jane Pauley

Jane Pauley received the National Mental Health Association’s 2005  WILLIAM STYRON AWARD. This organization reserves this Honor for Outstanding Efforts in the Mental Health Movement. This prestigious award -- named for Pulitzer Prize winning author William Styron, who waged a life-long battle with depression -- is presented annually to a public figure who has spoken out about his or her mental health challenges and recovery.  Ms. Pauley's openness in sharing her personal struggles with bipolar disorder, both through THE JANE PAULEY SHOW and her book, Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue.

Jane Pauley began her NBC career when she joined WMAQ-TV in Chicago. At that time, she was the first woman to co-anchor a weeknight evening newscast in Chicago. She went on to co-host the "Today" show and "Dateline NBC." She also anchored the Sunday edition of "NBC Nightly News" from January 1980 until April 1982. She hosted "Real Life with Jane Pauley" in 1991, and the MSNBC retrospective program "Time & Again," from July 1996-2001. Jane wrapped her 11th season as co-anchor of "Dateline NBC" in May 2003, ending her run with a 2003 primetime special, "Jane Pauley: Signing Off." The special attracted more than 10 million viewers, including "Dateline's" biggest audience since Pauley's exclusive interview with Madonna.

Jane has made her mark on the American media landscape as a reporter of class, integrity, and humor. As soon as Jane appeared on the "Today" show at age 25, viewers fell in love with the Indiana native who focused on storytelling rather than celebrities and who became a successful TV journalist by remaining true to herself.

Now, as host of THE JANE PAULEY SHOW, the legendary broadcaster draws on her experiences as a wife and mother as well as her TV background to bring a new voice to daytime talk.