CBS: Reliving The Legacy Of Edward R. Murrow

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/24/murrow/main4041673.shtml

(CBS) Forty-three years after Edward R. Murrow's death, there is still a plaque of the legendary newsman in the lobby of the CBS Broadcast Center in New York. Beneath his earnest stare and trademark cigarette is an inscription: "His imprint on broadcasting will be felt for all time to come."

Today, Murrow would have celebrated his 100th birthday. The correspondent's storied career still evokes some of the most unforgettable moments in American journalism. From heroically chronicling the reality of World War II to fearlessly exposing Sen. Joseph McCarthy, Murrow reinvented the scope and power of broadcast reporting.


CBS-TV Newscaster Douglas Edwards, left, News Anchor Walter Cronkite, center, and Edward R. Murrow (CBS)


Starting his career at CBS in 1935, Murrow emerged as a seminal radio voice in the early days of the war. In 1938, he reported on the growing tensions in Europe (listen) on World News Roundup, the first modern newscast. Eventually, millions of Americans would listen to Murrow's radio dispatches from London, including a report on the Allies' invasion of Normandy (listen) to liberate Europe from the Nazis. Earlier this month, his war correspondent uniform was put on display at the newly opened Newseum in Washington, D.C.

By the 1950s, Murrow established himself as the most distinguished and respected figure in television journalism. His show "See It Now" never shied away from controversial issues. Most notably, Murrow's broadcast launched an attack on Sen. Joseph McCarthy's anti-communism crusade - reporting that ultimately toppled the senator's political career. In 2005, the film "Good Night, and Good Luck" brought the famous episode - and the newsman - back in the spotlight.

As the clips below illustrate, Murrow created new standards of integrity and bravery in broadcast reporting. Though he died in 1965, his legacy remains as strong as ever. As David Halberstam wrote in his 2000 book "The Powers That Be," Murrow was "one of those rare legendary figures who was as good as his myth."

Videos and more at link.

Video Library

Murrow: See It Now

Look back at some classic moments in the career of groundbreaking television reporter Edward R. Murrow.


Edward R. Murrow
Photo Essay

Edward R. Murrow

A look back at the career of the legendary newsman


Stories

* Brits Honor Edward R. Murrow

[YOY]

1. I know Olberman tries to emulate him at times but I wish Olberman was on the CBS

or regular NBC at least.

[lapfog_1]

2. I wouldn't be at all surprised that CBS is considering

KO to replace Katie. But I suspect KO has a large streak of loyalty to NBC and MSNBC... and it hasn't been that long since the new contract was signed.

[YOY]

4. As little as I respect Katie I would love this.

Great that CBS decided to have a woman for the first time...but did they consider just which woman as well as they could... Olberman stands more for where I see things.

Oh wait...where have I heard that before...

[TNOE]

6. Not sure

I'd hate to see KO cut down to a 1/2 hour show - 15 minute broadcast - I love his MSNBC show way too much, so I got to say NO KO - don't go!

[hatrack]

3. "Reliving" is about right.

They sure as hell aren't "living" the Murrow legacy.

:eyes:

[navarth]

5. I wonder if Murrow would recognize CBS now.

He must be spinning in his grave

[semndem]

7. I wonder what he would be saying today.

I think he might be saying some of the same things he said against McCarthy. Since when has it been a crime to be have associations with "controversial" people? Just because you belong to a church when your pastor said something controversial, you now have to leave because you can't be associated with that person. Even if that person is trying to accomplish great things. Weren't people being investigated that were seen in the same places as a person who was suspected to be a communist? Pretty soon we're going to have the thought police like in "1984."