John Beard

John Beard (born 1948) is an American retired television news anchor and actor. He is best known for his work as a news anchor in major media markets, including Los Angeles and Buffalo, with tenures at KNBC and KTTV. Over the course of his career, Beard became recognized for his journalistic integrity and resistance to sensationalism in local news. In addition to his broadcasting career, he has made recurring appearances as a fictionalized version of himself in several television series, including Arrested Development.