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109 records found for Martin Luther King
1968-06-08, CBS, min.
A recap of the Robert F. Kennedy events. James Earl Ray, the assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King has been arrested in London. Coverage of Robert Kennedy's funeral with Walter Cronkite.
1969-04-04, , min.
First anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's death. First anniversary tributes in various US cities.
1970-01-15, , min.
Viet Cong publishes partial list of civilians killed in My Lai massacre. Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebrated.
#2425: EVENING AT POPS
Order1970-09-20, WNET, 57 min.
- Arthur Fiedler & the Boston Pops Orchestra
- The New York Rock & Roll Ensemble
- Martin Luther King
- Arthur Fielder
- Michael Kamen
- Marty Fulterman
- Mark Snow
- Dorian Rudnytsky
July 5, 1970-July 8, 1979. A recurring summer series, "Evening at Pops" presents the Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Arthur Fiedler (until his death in 1979). The New York Rock and Roll Ensemble and the Boston Pops interpret Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D." The Ensemble plays its tribute to Martin Luther King ("King is Dead"), and joins the Pops for "Winchester Child" and "Anaconda." Selections by the Pops include overture to "Marriage of Figaro" (Mozart), "Procession of the Nobles" from "Mlada" (Rimski-Korsakov).
1975-11-26, , min.
President Ford will give some federal financial help to NYC. Investigation ordered of FBI's findings in Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination.
1976-01-17, WABC, 45 min.
- Howard Cosell
- Ed Bluestone
- Billy Crystal
- The Bay City Rollers
- The Movies
- Morris Albert
- Bill Murray
- Elayne Boosler
- Barry Newman
- Tommy Butler
- Dr. Martin Luther King
September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This was the final broadcast of the series. Joined in Progress. Missing opening minutes. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray. NOTE: There is a powerful rendition by Tommy Butler of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Butler created the musical play SELMA which centers on the life of Reverend Martin Luther King, a black cultural hero and a figure deeply respected by a great many Americans for his massive role in the civil rights movement.
#9626: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1977-01-20, NBC, 90 min.
- Jimmy Carter
- Leontyne Price
- Tom Brokaw
- Rosalynn Carter
- John Anderson
- Floyd Kalber
- Bob Jamieson
- Martin Luther King, Sr.
- Amy Carter
- Iva Daquino
- Hugh Sidey
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
Hymn singing and prayer service at the Lincoln Memorial celebrating President-elect Jimmy Carter's inauguration. Host: Tom Brokaw. This program is a 90-minute excerpt.#1151: A 1960'S RADIO BROADCAST ADDITION: CBS RADIO AT 50: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN SOUND - SEPTEMBER 18, 1927-1977
Order1977-09-18, WCBS, 158 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Red Skelton
- Mel Allen
- Red Barber
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Richard M. Nixon
- Edward R. Murrow
- Arthur Godfrey
- Frank Sinatra
- John F. Kennedy
- Casey Stengel
- Joe DiMaggio
- Bruce Dunning
- Charles Osgood
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Eve Arden
- William S. Paley
- Marie Wilson
- Bing Crosby
- Douglas Edwards
- Goodman Ace
- Benny Goodman
- Ted Husing
- Eric Sevareid
- Andy Rooney
- The Andrews Sisters
- Robert Trout
- Edgar Bergen
- Agnes Moorehead
- Orson Welles
- Fred W. Friendly
Walter Cronkite introduces segments with famous political, creative and entertainment personalities as well as news events from the past fifty years of broadcasting. Heard are: Bruce Dunning, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Richard M. Nixon, William S. Paley, Eric Sevareid, Orson Welles, Goodman Ace, Mel Allen, Eve Arden, Red Barber, Edgar Bergen, Bing Crosby, Joe DiMaggio, Douglas Edwards, Arthur Godfrey, Ted Husing, Agnes Moorehead, Charles Osgood, Andy Rooney, Red Skelton, Casey Stengel, Marie Wilson, The Andrews Sisters, Fred W. Friendly, Benny Goodman, Edward R. Murrow, Frank Sinatra and Robert Trout.1979-11-05, , min.
Iranian students reported still holding American hostages in embassy. Unsuccessful escape attempt from Tennessee prison by Dr. Martin Luther King assassin James Earl Ray.