Koppel, Ted (1940-...), an English-born newsman, ranks among the most respected journalists in American television. From 1980 to 2005, Koppel hosted the news program "Nightline." On the nightly program, Koppel explored the major news stories of the day, often interviewing the most important people involved in the story. Koppel has been praised for his intelligent, even-handed, and informed interviewing style. Koppel and journalist Marvin Kalb collaborated on a political novel, In the National Interest (1977).