article_snippet.sent: Williams started embellishing Williams stories because he felt insecure taking over from beloved anchor Tom Brokaw at the Nightly NewsTom Brokaw, according to a new report.
article_snippet.sent: But according to a report in Vanity Fair, Williams started exaggerating his stories because Williams felt insecure about Tom Brokaw, whom Williams succeeded at Nightly News in 2004. '
article_snippet.sent: But according to former correspondents who spoke to Vanity Fair, Tom Brokaw wasn't so accepting of the 'quirks'.
article_snippet.sent: On hearing the tale, Tom Brokaw went into 'spasms of anger', one former exec told Vanity Fair. '
article_snippet.sent: Others said that the two men had a troubled relationship after Williams took over the role because even though Tom Brokaw pushed for Tom to get the job, Williams never 'embraced' Tom. '
article_snippet.sent: It also meant that when Williams found Williams in hot water over Williams claim Williams had been in a downed Chinook - when Williams had actually been in a separate aircraft - Brokaw didn't have Williams back.
article_snippet.sent: A friend told the publication that while Brokaw - who was 'livid' about the scandal - didn't call for Williams to be punished, Williams 'didn't try to save Williams either.'
article_snippet.sent: Following the suspension, Williams reportedly declared to a friend: 'Chalk one up for Brokaw - who was 'livid' about the scandal -.'
article_snippet.sent: Not impressed: Brokaw, pictured in February, came 'incensed' when Williams heard Williams exaggerations .
highlights_snippet.sent: A new report in Vanity Fair claims Williams lied because Williams felt insecure taking over from beloved anchor Tom Brokaw at the Nightly News .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: While some execs saw Williams lying as 'quirks' of Williams personality, the tales left beloved anchor Tom Brokawincensed' and Williams ultimately didn't support Williams in February .
  