Harry Reasoner | Salary Undisclosed

Audiences of both CBS and ABC News are most likely familiar with Harry Truman Reasoner who served as their journalist for years. Reasoner was given credit for his use of language during his TV commentaries, which made him even more popular among the viewing audience. The reporter is the founder of 60 Minutes, a CBS show which was described as a magazine on television. In the show, Reasoner tackled and reported on topics such as lifestyle, pop culture, politics, and health and science. His wit, humor, and charisma in front of the viewing audience also gave the network an increase in viewership while he was in the network.

During his career and until his untimely demise in 1991, Reasoner has received numerous accolades under his name including the George Foster Peabody Award in 1967, making him one of the pillars of news during his time.