Friedman was born in Huntington, Indiana, to John Marion Smith, a Quaker dairyman, banker, and politician, and Sopha Smith (née Strock). See you on HLN! She will begin anchoring On The Story Monday through Friday, noon to 2:00pm ET. Early life and education. We Talked To the Women of HLN About the Network’s Overhaul, Girl Power, and More We even chatted with latest new hire, Carol Costello, about what drew her to the network. Previously, after Erica Hill left it for CNN, the show was hosted by a rotation of hosts, including Susan Hendricks, Christi Paul, Shyann Malone, Elizabeth Prann, and Mike Galanos. HLN’s 2020 Programming Slate to Feature Five New and Six Returning Original Crime & Investigation Docu-Series Led by the Highly Anticipated “Forensic Files II” After making the police promise she never had to see her father again, Elisabeth Fritzl told the tale of her 24-year imprisonment. See more of Elizabeth Prann on Facebook That night, she was taken into custody to be questioned about her daughter’s illness and her father’s story. Lt. Victor Quezada, the officer who rescued Elizabeth Smart 17 years ago, describes the moment he saw her -- and how he was able to break through the story … She explained that her father kept her in a basement and that she bore seven children. Should everything stay in private during church confessionals? It's a topic that has divided people. Chloe Elizabeth Melas is an American journalist currently serving as an entertainment reporter for CNN.She was previously the senior entertainment reporter for Hollywood Life and the host of VH1's morning TV show The Gossip Table A short clip with the always lovely Lynn. HLN is drastically cutting back on its live programming, axing all shows with the exception of Morning Express with Robin Meade and On the Story, the network announced in company-wide meetings on Tues On the Story, Noon-3 ET! Friedman was the youngest of nine surviving children (a tenth died in infancy) and grew up on a farm. Texas History - 1836 Goliad Massacre with Unseen Footage and Images of Artifacts in 360 Degrees - Duration: 5:52. Beginning March 11, anchor Lynn Smith returns from maternity leave — but not for the weekend.