Tom Stephenson (Johnsonverse)

Thomas Roger Stephenson, Jr. (b. December 17, 1941) is an American television personality, news anchor, and reporter. He is known for hosting the long-running WBC World News series since 1995, replacing the late Don George, having been with WBC since its 1968 inception. He has also hosted the NASCAR on WBC broadcasts since 2014.

Stephenson began his reporting career in 1963, when he joined Johnson to write for the San Jose Times newspaper. In 1968, he was reassigned to the then-fledgling WBC as a reporter, with George personally mentoring him until his 1995 death; during his career, Stephenson also began doing shows on Johnson Radio.

Early life
Thomas Roger Stephenson was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 17, 1941 to accountant Tom Stephenson, Sr., and nurse Emily Stephenson.

San Jose Times
In 1963, Stephenson began his career with Johnson as a writer for the San Jose Times. He was reportedly

Personal life
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