TV News GIANTS IN HISTORY  

 

 

 

HISTORY OF TELEVISION NEWS

Early Pioneer Edward R. Murrow, CBS News

 

1963:  TV News becomes the primary source
of news and information in America.
 In 2011, TV News is still #1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 WALTER CRONKITE, CBS News
Voted in 1967:  "The most trusted man in America"
Gathered the nation during times of crisis & triumphs:

 

 

 

 

 

1969: MAN LANDS ON THE MOON
"Uncle Walter" rejoices with the nation!

 

 

 

 

 

1968: Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 4, 1968 TV newscast

 

 

 

 

 

WALTER CRONKITE DIES AT AGE 92

Competitors pay tribute to one of TV's legends:  Video: ABC NEWS report

My Hero - A Closing Commentary on "That's the Way It Is."

    

 

 

 

 

THE INTERNET GAINS ON TV NEWS

Pew Study: January 4, 2011
Keeping tabs on the competition to TV NEWS

 

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