Frank was a key figure in bringing television news out of the shadow of radio news by emphasizing the importance of visuals in telling stories . He paired Chet Huntley and David Brinkley for the first time to co-anchor NBC 's coverage of the 1956 Democratic and Republican National Conventions . Later that same year , he created the groundbreaking '' Huntley-Brinkley Report '' , and was its producer until 1964 . The national catchphrase " Good night , David " " Good night , Chet " was credited to Frank
Republican National Conventions
1956 Republican National Convention
Reuven Frank