Tappy Phillips is an American journalist and retired journalist for WABC-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Eyewitness News
Breakthrough:Became a signature consumer advocate on WABC-TV's Eyewitness News in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Tappy Phillips
- Full Name: Tappy Phillips
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Correspondent and reporter
- Known For: The television program Eyewitness News
- Current Role: Retired journalist
- Current Employer: WABC-TV
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1948
- Age: 78 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City
- Marital Status: Married
Tappy Phillips Age
Tappy Phillips is about 78 years old as of 2026. Tappy Phillips was born in 1948.
Education
She attended University of Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
- University of Iowa
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Tappy Phillips' career includes news and reporting roles with WABC-TV, a television station.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Consumer Reporter
Period: 1985–2009
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Tappy Phillips rose to prominence for her role on the television show Eyewitness News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Eyewitness News (Consumer Reporter, 1985-2009)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Excellence in Consumer Reporting
Tappy Phillips Family & Relationships
Tappy Phillips is married to John Phillips.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tappy Phillips
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Correspondent and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1948
- Age: 78
- Birthday: February 5
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: New York City
Measurements
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: John Phillips
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- John Phillips (Spouse • Husband)
