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Bob Dotson

Correspondent, NBC News
Believing that "stories only happened to people who are allowed to tell them", acclaimed broadcaster Bob Dotson travels to the corners of the world, bringing us amazing and inspiring stories that bring us together.
Bob Dotson: Seeking the Extraordinary in Ordinary Lives
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Achievement
Courage
Creativity
Inspiring Lives
Motivation
Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges
Personal Growth

With a record four Edward R. Murrow Awards under his belt, NBC News’ Bob Dotson will say his strategy is to let his images tell much of the story. He shares inspiring tales of ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things, with the kind of twist that will make morning viewers “late for the bus.” In one segment, he chronicles brothers who found their father’s sunken World War II submarine in the Bering Sea when the Navy couldn’t. In another, he shares the ordeals of an Idaho doctor who is willing to fly to other towns and cities to see patients. Each of the stories explores why seemingly average Americans endure obstacles and hardships to achieve results that touch the heart. In truth, it is Dotson’s persistence in tracking down these stories that is equally inspiring. Audiences won’t want to miss this heart-warming presentation that lifts spirits and instills hope.

Meet Bob Dotson

Believing that "stories only happened to people who are allowed to tell them", acclaimed broadcaster Bob Dotson travels to the corners of the world, bringing us amazing and inspiring stories that bring us together.

NBC News’ Correspondent Bob Dotson searches the neglected corners of the U.S., seeking the extraordinary in ordinary lives. Dotson’s special reports, American Story with Bob Dotson, are seen on Today and other NBC News programs. He has received more than 100 awards for his work in broadcast journalism, including four national Emmys, eight Emmy nominations and four Edward R. Murrow Awards. Dotson’s audiences learn about stories of seemingly average Americans who may never run for mayor or go to the moon, but whose stories are nevertheless inspiring. He is also the writer and host of Bob Dotson’s America, a series of half-hour programs on the Travel Channel, and the author of two books: one for aspiring journalists, Make it Memorable and the other a memoir, In Pursuit of the American Dream. His literary work won the George Washington Honor Medal for excellence.

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