It really doesn’t have the polish I’ve come to expect at CC. Today, the choices are so great and the distribution of content so diverse the messenger is not in the spotlight to be idolized or scrutinized like they were back then. Jessica Savitch seemed to have the world at her fingers. In Tennessee, liquor stores are NOT allowed to sell any kind of food. Resentment from coworkers hurt, and led to her eventually being pulled off the Senate beat. This “Curbside Collaboration” idea sounds pretty good for the given context. RIP Jessica ~ stylish to the end. this kind of story is NOT what I come to Curbside Classics for. I am old enough to have seen Ms. Savitch’s newscasts but had forgotten the details surrounding her death. Again she got married to her boyfriend, but he sadly died by hanging himself in the basement. Add mine to the thanks for this article. Curbside Classic: 1973 Mustang – No Apologies Necessary. It seemed acceptable at the time for news people to personify the stereotype of the hard hitting, hard drinking news reporter that sometimes showed their afflictions on camera. She died at the age of 36 from drowning after the car she was riding in ran off the road and crashed into a canal. This wagon was officially known as a Cutlass Cruiser, until it morphed into a Ciera a few years later. Jessica first considered a career in broadcasting while in high school. After all picking up woman was a little tough in a station wagon at least during the 90’s. Am I the only one who noticed the Burberry trench coat, muddied and soaked on the passenger seat? The Post story quoted private investigator William Callahan, who alleged that Calvi was murdered after his Milan-based bank collapsed, costing the Vatican $250 million. The interior trim pieces did not last long but I recall the drivetrain as being very durable, which is why Dad liked them. Those of us who grew up with the Kennedys were quietly relieved that Teddy had knocked himself out of the presidential stakes – he was nowhere near the politician John and Bobby were. which no one seems to mind. I remember her well, and as an aside her younger sister Lori worked at WPXI TV in Pittsburgh as a local anchor in the early 1990’s. That’s very typical of the G-body cars – interior trim was not durable in the slightest, and would quickly age/fall off/disintegrate but the car itself was generally sturdy and rugged, and the drivetrain options would last. She was pretty important in American news reporting at the time – Barbara Walters was about the only female who pulled better ratings. one in the photo above. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Your email address will not be published. He was driving a Corvair station wagon. These were big sellers for GM. Sadly, Elizabeth Vargas seems to be suffering similar problems. It would be your call when the article would be edited / updated as complete and the “collaboration” statement removed. Wiki and People did a better job reporting this….but they didn’t have to find a way to make the car “a killer”. So don’t click on the title link and comment then .?.. Savitch died a tabloid death one night later that year when she drowned in a car that plunged into a rain-swollen canal. Seems coincidental that Savitch died the very night immediately preceding the day she was scheduled to have an intervention for her spiraling out-of-control behavior. Pa. coronavirus cases and deaths: Track them here. A good automotive story is a good automotive story. It’s always sad to see one who’s light shines so brightly , flame out . The more things change, the more they stay the same. He was the father of NBC News anchorwoman, Jessica Savitch. No drugs and very little alcohol … As to the appropriateness of the article, there are others on stuff like bicycles, trains, buses, etc. The car was found about an hour, hour and a half after the accident. And that kept him from ever getting to the White House. Savitch did not die as a result of addiction, if indeed she was addicted. Trim and upholstery durability was much improved but the bodies were twisty and creaky and mechanically they were rubbish. Unfortunately the A-body replacements were just the opposite. We took them on many family vacations and hauled a lot of things in their cargo areas. The car went off the bridge, Kennedy escaped the car and left the scene, and didn’t report the crash until the car, with Kopechne’s body inside, was discovered next morning. I wonder if she attempted to to get out of the car through the rear windows, only to discover that they don’t roll down. Dad brought home a 1979 green woody wagon back in 1983 equipped with the 305 4bbl Chevy V8 and loads of equipment and we loved that car. At KHOU she was hailed as the first anchorwoman in the South (although that would be contested). That happened right after the first of the Ted Kennedy comments! Unfortunately rust would render them un-watertight and un-liftable in fairly short order. David Savitch, nicknamed Buddy, was the son of Benjamin and Lillian (Dinaberg) Savitch. http://www.people.com/article/elizabeth-vargas-marc-cohn-rehab-divorce, “I never understood why getting drunk on wine=totally fine. The incident caused widespread speculation that she was abusing drugs. Savitch was born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, about 35 miles west of Philadelphia. Finally, I really hate to say this: this kind of story is NOT what I come to Curbside Classics for. I think it adds diversity to Curbside Classics. If she and Fischbein had been arguing, say, about that very intervention, he could have been distracted and Savitch may have directly contributed to her own demise, Such a happy first post in the new year . Savitch was one of the first women to anchor an evening network news broadcast alone, following in the footsteps … The dashboard is that of a Cutlass, not the full size wagon shown above. I didn’t see this personal element in this story. Please, don’t get me wrong. Severe weather alert in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Bucks counties. Automotive History: George Romney At Nash/Rambler/AMC (1947-1962) – Unflinching Vision, Zeal and Determination To Take On The Big Three With Compacts, COAL: 1988 Cadillac Brougham – Last Christmas at Clark Street. Never heard of her I guess her fame was local but death by drunk driver is still common despite the warnings. Probably wouldn’t have made any difference. Dr. Donald Rollie Payne, husband of Jessica Savitch, an NBC News correspondent, was found dead in the couple's home today, the police said. Good thing GM doesn’t make Oldsmobiles anymore . ", Here’s how to get the most out of your Morning Call subscription. She was made Senate correspondent but she was in over her head. Savitch was one of the first women to anchor an evening network news broadcast alone, following in the footsteps of Marlene Sanders of ABC News and Catherine Mackin of NBC News. Instead he bought the unfortunate 1979 blue Fairmont with butt numbing bench seat, no A/C and few options other than the 200 six and automatic. According to the newspaper, the television newswoman who died in Bucks County eight years ago was murdered because she was investigating an Italian banking scandal. Jessica Savage Career. I had old blue for over 3 years as my daily driver to college and racked up an impossible 151K miles on her (bought with 62k) and traded her for a 2 door Cutlass with bucket seats to better fit a sportier image after college. (As a side note the correct make and model Olds [but not year] was used in the final scenes.). went to the inimitable Sen. Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy, who was aiming his 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 sedan across a bridge that wasn’t in the direction of the ferry that Kopechne wanted to catch. But there are villains in this piece, all right. Whether the car landed upside down or right side up, the thick mud made opening ANY door/tailgate pretty much impossible. The G body wagons were nice, but always looked very plain without the woodgrain. Ms. Savitch was born in Kennett Square, outside Philadelphia, and grew up in Margate, N.J. “National Lampoon (magazine), the original humor magazine from 1970 to 1998”-wikipedia. "We also know she was about to do another. You could get a diesel, a 3.8 V6 and four different V8s. "Savitch was in danger after she began looking into the life and death of Italian banker Robert Calvi," the Post said in a story published yesterday. She never had a child but was pregnant with her second husband which later turned into miscarriage. . Jessica, Fischbein and Chewy drowned. Compared to the man, the “ad” was full of taste. And back then, it was rare to have a female report who handled the “serious” news. Ironically, Fishbein was an executive at the New York Post. Generally speaking I don’t think that an intervention is revealed to the person getting one ahead of time, so the speculation that it might have contributed to the accident is unlikely. Bucks County Coroner Thomas J. Rosko ruled the deaths were accidental. But Rosko said he won't reopen the case until somebody steps forward with hard evidence. I enjoyed the article. Both books about her talk about open sores, scratches from “coke roaches” and her paranoia that sometimes manifested in manic rages. this book is written with upmost respect to the life of television anchorwomen jessica savitch and her family. A sad story. Learn how your comment data is processed. It’s not an ad, but a page from “The National Lampoon.”. Benjamin Savitch was born April 1, 1899. At KHOU she was hailed as the first anchorwoman in the South (although that would be contested). Yes this may be about Jessica Savitch but it’s interesting how she met her end…not in a Mercedes or Beemer but a modest-by-comparison G-Body Olds. Thoughts? Tragic story. Incidentally I found a TV movie of her life based on her book featuring Sela Ward playng Jessica. Jessica Savitch was a famous, yet tragic figure who met her demise in an Oldsmobile. Her father suddenly died when she was just 12 years old. That October night in 1983 was foggy and Fischbein, known as a careful driver, was confused about which way to go after leaving the restaurant. There used to be people called ‘winos’, but I guess they’re all extinct now. . And she did it well, better than any man of that time. But all was not right in Jessica’s world. She was a bit before my time, and although I’ve never heard of her before now, the story of a celebrity’s downward spiral and death in a car accident sounds all too familiar . And with all due respect, Elizabeth Vargas does NOT “seem to suffering similar problems.” She’s getting help. Jessica Savitch was a pioneer in network broadcasting. He too battled addiction. With some cosmetic changes, the Cutlass wagons puttered well into the 90s. I knew the cars are only “Nebensache” (sideshow) in our lives. She had a pet husky named Chewy the doctor hated. The Bonneville version was kind of a rare bird, actually, only produced for 1982-83. Isadora Duncan! There was an optional button in the glove box that released the glass from the inside. Her end came in an Oldsmobile station wagon. were in doubt AND this is a website about cars and their owners…. It’s a bit rough around the edges. Jessica Savitch didn’t, or perhaps couldn’t; in that era, such a move would have been a career killer. One more thing-I remember the week she died as being a big week for news; first the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, and then the Great Big Battle of Grenada. Sources: Nash, Alanna. This article has been rated as B-Class ... How did Savitch's dog die, or did he/she survive? The powers that be were convinced Jessica was going insane and would kill herself. Ms. Savitch (NOT Savage as some have called her) was in the back seat with her dog. Jessica Savitch has been listed as a level-5 vital article in People, Journalists. I think that is what you aimed to do here. It had a two piece tailgate…the glass part was held up by gas struts which failed often and caused the glass to hit folks on the head (ow)..ask me how I know and the tailgate which swung down. Instead of the correct was out, he drove up a towpath. This article was taken down because I misidentified the wagon. Jessica Savitch, the NBC television reporter who became one of the first women to anchor an evening network newscast, was killed late Sunday night after the car she and a companion were in drove into a canal in a rural section of Bucks County, Pa., and overturned. Jessica Beth Savitch (February 1, 1947 – October 23, 1983) was an American television news presenter and correspondent, best known for being the weekend anchor of NBC Nightly News and daily presenter of NBC News updates during the late 1970s and early 1980s. $8 Million Settlement Reached in Death of NBC Anchor Jessica Savitch January 28, 1988 GMT PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ The estxecutive Martin Fischbein, died when the car in which they were riding plunged into a canal during a rainstorm. Golden Girl: The Story of Jessica Savitch. Wonderfully tasteless ad. its amazing how much time and energy people will spend complaining about what they don’t want to read, isn’t it? It is a car story! I am Canadian and I remember watching her on American news programs, so her fame certainly wasn’t “local”, but may have been confined to North American shores. CC Capsule: 1993-94 Ford Explorer Limited – How Did It Escape Cash For Clunkers? Other than a little carburetor trouble and the infamous thin rear backing plates it was a very reliable cruiser that got decent mileage and actually had more than expected power. . Her contemporary Diane Sawyer went on to have a much more durable career and homelife. Not terrible, mind you, it just seems like a couple of more cycles of editing could have buffed out the minor defects before it was published. They are different though in that the authors were personally affected by the sad circumstance. The word "golden" jumps from the title of two new books about Jessica Savitch, the broadcaster who rocketed to network stardom in the 1970s and then died … The only chance she might have had would be out the tailgate if it could have been opened from the inside, and even then, it would have to be immediately before the car was completely engulfed in mud. After her death, her family filed an insurance suit against New York Post, who had insured the car Fischbein was driving at the time of their death. I can think of so many others: Bonnie and Clyde’s Ford, the last car Elizabeth Short was seen in….a Studebaker I think. American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Death by Station Wagon: The Fall of Jessica Savitch, Curbside Classic: 1971 Dodge D100 – The Overlooked Option. Jessica’s time at NBC was filled with uncertainty, and with the uncertainty came drug use. This week I'll travel from my home in Kentucky to stand at the spot in New Hope, Pa., where NBC News anchor Jessica Savitch (right) died 30 years ago tonight on the rainy fall evening of October 23.I'll be wearing one of her amethyst birthstone rings - a gift from her sister, Lori, whose website celebrates Savitch's legacy as a a groundbreaking TV news star of the … But the public loved her, as it did in Philadelphia. She was the first host of Frontline on PBS , (a show that still survies to this day) and the first truly beautiful woman to read the news. She also hosted PBS's public af… Here’s a new idea for the New Year at CC: Paul, what if articles that are say 90 per cent complete but could use some constructive input and suggestions from the experts here are noted in the opening paragraph a “Curbside Collaboration” ? And to this day, many states and municipalities in the U.S. (particularly in the South) allow easier access to the purchase of beer and wine; liquors must be sold under a harder-to-obtain license, or in a state-owned store, if it’s allowed at all. I am not personally affected by their accidents. (The article title should not change; this might cause a disturbance in the permalink universe). Makes you wonder what went on in that car before it went into the canal. And I apologize if a few folks here think I should praise/love all the features here…or just shut up. A friend then got her a job part-time reading the local news … She died three weeks later by drowning when a car in which she was a passenger accidentally drove into a canal during a heavy rainstorm. She died three weeks later by drowning when a car in which she was a passenger accidentally drove into a canal during a heavy rainstorm. And R.I.P Oldsmobile. Lillian Savitch was born January 17, 1905. "We lean toward murder and we will be looking into the case from that perspective," Callahan said in the Post report. It sounds like the whole car flipped upside down as it went into the canal. I would read more stories on notable figures who died in cars. Cutlass was not “made into its own marque” aka Oldsmobile or Pontiac. Cocaine was found in her bloodstream. Go to http://www.NBCUniversalArchives.com to license any portion of this video. Friends say this started a long, dark spiral that ended with her death. If you want a site tailored only to your specific interests, start your own. But through all this time, her relationship with the viewing public never faltered – until October 3, 1983: She said she was healing after recent plastic surgery, was tired, faint, had a glass of wine on an empty stomach – there were lots of excuses. Jessica Savitch was born on February 1, 1947 and died on October 23, 1983. Curbside Outtake: Oh Lord, Won’t You Buy Me Three Mercedes-Benzes? If the Olds part is correct, and the interior picture is the car in question, I think it is a Cutlass wagon. If there is justification for the whining by some commenters, I think it lies in the fact that the car model was incidental to Savitch’s death; i.e., she and her companion would have had the same difficulty opening the doors of an upside-down Mercedes smooshed into a muddy canal bed. Jessica Starr's manner of death was ruled a suicide, a spokesperson from the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office told The Post on Friday. Teddy couldn’t hold a candle to his brothers John and Robert. QOTD: What Current New Car Would You Save In Your Time Capsule? It was he that encouraged her for a career in broadcast journalism. "No case is ever closed as long as someone will bring in facts and evidence, but I need to see facts and evidence," said Rosko. What would the point be for me to write about Jimmy Dean or Clay Regazzoni? Always loved these A/G body station wagons and finding a good one that hasn’t been ruined or chopped up is rare today. She was on television at a time when TV news correspondents were lauded as celebrities. In March 1976, the USA’s most famous skier, Spider Sabich, was shot and killed in Aspen, CO by his singer/actress girlfriend, Claudine Longet. She grew up, at times slightly impoverished, and had to fight to go to college and study broadcasting. It was posted two days ago but was temporarily withdrawn for revision. Growing up, it seemed that both beer and wine were less taboo than hard liquor, and obviously, any of the above will cause intoxication. Lifetime's telling … The last thing I personally want this site to be is ‘Stepford Carstories’. They aged well. If you can improve it, please do. Is that picture in the front seat part of one either Jessica’s or Martin’s dead body? I’ll take the opportunity to THANK YOU for your post, which demonstrates the all-encompassing role of the automobile in the everyday lives of all of us from king to pauper…and in the deaths of some. No beef jerky, no cocktail peanuts, no onions or olives for martinis. And his half-hearted run in 1980 showed just how much the nation didn’t forget. I appreciate your work and want to encourage you to continue. Drug use led to promiscuity and sometimes threatened her standing at the station. As a kid, my Dad had two Cutlass Cruiser wagons that were a twin of the woodless (brown?) At the height of her fame she was known for Gucci belts, Halston dresses, piles of cocaine, penthouses and pills. it’s akin to the James Dean’s Porsche, the Kennedy SS100X Lincoln and Jayne Mansfield’s Electra 225. Jessica Savitch was a vigorous and conscientious reporter and a commanding presence on television.' Seven hours later, the bodies of 36-year-old Jessica Savitch and Martin Fischbein were pulled from the canal. For about two years she was the most riveting performer on U.S. television. She came back to DC after anchoring the weekend news in New York and found her husband hanging from her dog’s leash in the basement. All Rights Reserved. Remembering Jessica Savitch (video from NBC archives) Here we see her as a guest of the NBC Today Show, being interviewed by Bryant Gumbel about her book Anchorwoman, and sharing her insight into the role of women and minorities in broadcasting. I agree with Wolfgang that this is a very somber, sad story. It’s limo dreams in a station wagon reality. According to the Post, Savitch was one of "a growing cast of characters with two things in common -- they had links to the Vatican banking scandal and they died violently.". I was like ‘dude, you have to wait!'”. There were some indications Jessica tried to get out. It was a parody by National Lampoon. Life and career. The networks wanted her, but Westinghouse had ironclad contracts – so she acted out and became a general terror to all. 1982 was the first year Oldsmobile spun Cutlass off into its own marque. Spider’s blood was found on his bathroom floor and he died in the ambulance en route to the hospital. The passenger side dash vent looks like an A-body Olds, definitely not the rather unusual B/C body Olds dash vent. If that’s an actual picture of the car involved, then the story is wrong. Fischbein apparently mistook a dirt road for an exit and in a matter of seconds the car flipped off the road and plunged into the canal sinking almost instantly. Stay calm, lower a window (if lower-able) float thru. To the criticism this has nothing to do with cars, in a way it does. When Jessica Savitch, dubbed NBC’s Golden Girl for her cool, blond professionalism, appeared before the cameras on the evening of Oct. 3, 1983, she seemed as unflappable as ever. Jessica Savitch seemed to have the world at her fingers. Personally, any celebrity that has a strong connection with a vehicle, even if it’s only through death, is worthy of inclusion. In fact I thought the story reminds me of checking my priorities. I do remember this accident being in the news. For all the first class tickets and privilege she projected, the Golden Girl of TV news came from an ordinary, if humble background. R.I.P. As for the report in the Post, Rosko said, "It's a crazy story. When it would have been much simpler to just not read it. The inaccuracies involving the Cutlass give this story the tone of “gruesome celebrity death spirals” about on a par with The National Enquirer. While getting drunk on beer=you have an alcohol problem. Investigators say he may have swerved to avoid a parked car. I did not expect such a somber write up on a typically festive, party filled day. Both states have laws that make you ask: “what in the heck were they thinking.” In Tennessee, ANYONE, NO MATTER THEIR AGE, must provide proof of legal age when purchasing beer. But it all came to an end on a rainy autumn night in 1983, when the car Savitch was in plunged into a Bucks County, Pennsylvania canal, killing her … Required fields are marked *. “Original humor magazine” – that’s a LOL. This would clearly indicate the post is a work in progress. Classic Cars of Infamy. Mary Jo Kopechne was another young woman born in Pennsylvania, who met an infamous end in an Oldsmobile under water. Chrysler did the same with LeBaron and New Yorker. Some of the richest people I know will go out of their way to rent the least expensive cars on trips (especially for day trips outside of NYC)! "Miss Savitch's death came shortly after she finished an investigation of Calvi," Callahan told the Post. Her fame was national and it was huge. The last few moments of these folks lives must have been a living hell. Her life was the subject of a Lifetime Television made-for-TV movie, starring Sela Ward, called "Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story." These had some interesting engine options. That’s good enough for me. A tragic story and one that was probably only slightly less horrifying then the 1989 death of Leslie Ann Pluhar who had her Yugo blown off the Mackinac Bridge. Savitch was born February 1, 1947, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, about 35 miles west of Philadelphia. Jessica’s trauma and drug abuse kept her from doing the same. She may have been getting too close to something someone didn't want made public.". “I was walking down the street and saw this wino who was eating grapes. I found the story interesting. Recently, legendary Detroit anchor Bill Bonds passed away. At KYW in Philadelphia, she carved a stylish, hard-hitting niche with flawless looks, tough talk and in depth stories. Let’s address the worst first. The big wagon went over the side of the canal (which was usually dry) and the mud sealed the doors shut. Her death at 36 was an accident. Savitch died the night of Oct. 24, 1983, after she had dined at a New Hope restaurant with a companion, Martin Fishbein. That pile was handed down to me until I couldn’t take it anymore and soon after I found myself signing the papers for a 1981 blue Cutlass wagon with the 231 V6, limited slip differential, A/C, split bench seat with passenger recliner and most other options these had at the time. What is being conveyed is that the Cutlass Cruiser name was moved to the A-body Ciera when the wagon bodystyle was introduced for 1984, the G-body wagons having been dropped. Jessica Beth Savitch (February 1, 1947 – October 23, 1983) was an American television broadcaster and news reporter, host of PBS's Frontline and New York weekend anchor of NBC Nightly News during the short-lived Roger Mudd/Tom Brokaw era. W.O. Yep…Dad’s was an 83 Bonneville which he drove into the ground…well into the 90s. He signed out a 1982 Oldsmobile station wagon from the Post’s fleet, and they headed toward Bucks County, PA with Chewy in tow. In all the articles I’ve read, it just refers to “an Oldsmobile station wagon” and I’m not well-versed on the interiors, especially after they have been upside-down and underwater for a few hours. Rosko said yesterday that he stands by his ruling in the case. I don’t remember really listening to NBC news much. You suppose the reader judge by the cover of the book or title of the article? The only man she every really loved beat her terribly. Jessica Savitch, 35, an award-winning newswoman with the NBC network since 1977, drowned early yesterday after the car she was riding in plunged into … That line is awkwardly worded. Your email address will not be published. Callahan told the Post that he plans to continue his investigation. She just kind of faded from my periphery. And she wasn’t the driver, either; that honor (?) At that point the former rear-wheel-drive A-body was renamed the G-body. I’m a bit conflicted after reading this article. The reputation followed her to NBC. In this photo she’s roughly 35. As for Jessica, I couldn’t even begin to describe how messed up she was toward the end. However, if you are buying “hard liquor” and look older than 21…it’s the seller’s judgement call if he/she cards you the buyer. According to the window sticker mine actually came with a no charge 3.08:1 rear gear or code GU4 as a 2.73 was standard on 231 V6 wagons and sedans came with 2.41 gears. Since we are visiting a place where political correctness really was moot, I’d like to mention it’s refreshing to see a woman’s name on the byline here. Jessica Savitch, Actress: Nasty Habits. All the cars I ever had from Olds were decent and reliable, except the last one. This could be a sub-category for Curb Side. “This wagon was officially known as a Cutlass Cruiser, until it morphed into a Ciera a few years later.”. How did it well, better than any man of that time did Savitch 's came... ” and her family an Oldsmobile under water not an ad, but a page from “ National! 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