"As The World Turns," TV soap opera, is interrupted by Walter Cronkite at 1:40pm EST, who gives bulletins describing the attempt on the life of President John F. Kennedy. From KLRD in Dallas, Eddie Barker reports on the condition of the President: "He is dead... shot by an assassin." Cronkite continues coverage from the CBS Studio newsroom in New York; he confirms at 2:38pm EST that 38 minutes ago at 2:00 PM EST President Kennedy died. Cronkite has a difficult time composing himself and after a brief moment continues his report. CBS continuous coverage of the assassination begins with picture transmission at 2:00 PM EST and the following broadcast excerpts follow the events as they happened.

The facts reveal that Kennedy was shot at 1:30 PM EST and pronounced dead at 2:00 PM EST. The motorcade approached the Texas School Book Depository, and then made a sharp 135 degree left turn onto Elm Street, a downward-sloping road that extends through the plaza and under a railroad bridge at a location known as the "triple underpass." The giant Hertz Rent-a-Car clock on top of the Schoolbook Depository building was seen to change from 12:29 to 12:30 as the limousine turned into Elm Street.

Most of the witnesses recalled that the first shot was fired after the president had started waving with his right hand. After the third shot, the limo driver and police motorcycles turned on their sirens and raced at high speeds to Parkland Hospital, passing their intended destination of the Dallas Trade Mart along the way, and arriving at about 1:38 p.m. (EST).
             

Harry Reasoner anchors this live evening special program of the same day coverage of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. There is a special retrospective on JFK, the Kennedy family, the 1960 Election with interviews and remembered speeches. There are live late breaking bulletins from George Herman at the White House. There is a live editorial from Eric Sevareid on the late President. Dan Rather reports live from Dallas on the latest developments concerning Lee Harvey Oswald, who at this time was accused of only killing a policeman and who was currently being questioned. Live from Dallas police headquarters, KRLD-TV newsman Bill Mercer interviews policeman Jerry Hill, who has been questioning the accused Oswald. We hear Oswald denying that he shot the President. We hear CBS news correspondent Charles Von Fremd's 1960 interview with Kennedy who reflected on his views on the possibility of his own assassination. Harry Reasoner summarizes the days events and what is to follow. Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the American people in a brief recorded transcription - his first formal statement as President. Harry Reasoner continues with a profile on Johnson... past speeches, political statements and commentary from LBJ and Lady Bird Johnson. A past interview between Walter Cronkite and Lyndon Johnson is heard. White House correspondent George Herman comments on LBJ and there is a live statement concerning the JFK assassination from Adlai Stevenson. 

 J.F.K.: A MAN OF THIS CENTURY (TV)
Summary

A special news report from the night of President John F. Kennedy's murder, this program is a review of John F. Kennedy's life, opening with scenes from his childhood, and continuing with his wedding and the Democratic National Convention of 1960. Includes excerpts from his first debate with Richard Nixon and his victory celebration in Hyannisport, followed by the inauguration. The 1961 Ottawa State visit, the Vienna Summit meeting with Khrushchev, and a Paris meeting with De Gaulle are recorded, followed by more family background, including an interview with Rose Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy, and a tribute to John F. Kennedy as a father. The Cuban crisis and the Berlin crisis are also reviewed.

The program continues with President Kennedy addressing the nation on the Cuban missile crisis, followed by Kennedy's interview with three networks discussing the presidency. George Herman at the White House reports on the current news. A shot of Kennedy's Berlin reception in 1963, and his reaction to the murder of Medgar Evers are included, with clips of Kennedy on South Vietnam on the significance of the White House. Harry Reasoner discusses Kennedy's presidential image, and a clip of the inaugural address is seen. Dan Rather reports from Dallas, and Bill Mercer interviews a Dallas policeman. Herman at the White House and Reasoner report on current developments. Reasoner discusses Lyndon Johnson. 

The third hour of the program continues with a clip of Lady Bird Johnson and a flashback to the 1960 Democratic National Convention, followed by background on the election, concentrating on President Lyndon B. Johnson. Included are Johnson's around the world tour, and Cronkite's campaign interview with Johnson. The program continues with George Herman commenting on Johnson, and Johnson's return to Washington. Charles Kuralt reports on a high requiem mass in honor of John F. Kennedy in Los Angeles. The program closes with Harry Reasoner summarizing the day's events.

           

CBS news special report on the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by Jack Ruby.

Roger Mudd, Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Harry Reasoner, and Spencer Allen report. 

Live coverage of the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by Jack Ruby. 

Spencer Allen, Walter Cronkite, Roger Mudd, and Harry Reasoner report. 

Duplicate of 11303A. 

8 hours and 15 minutes of live coverage from 8AM to 4:15PM on the funeral of President John F. Kennedy. 

Anchors: Walter Cronkite, Roger Mudd, Mike Wallace.

Bing Crosby joins President Lyndon Johnson at the White House for the official tree lighting ceremony. The President offers a Christmas message to the nation.             

A CBS news special report on the prison life of crime informant Joseph Valachi.         

Special correspondents report the news events of 1963 and meaning for the year ahead.  

Host: Eric Sevareid.                          

President Lyndon B. Johnson delivers his first State Of The Union address before Congress. He talks about Taxes and "the war on poverty."    

Host: Walter Cronkite.       

Comments on the problem of presidential succession by Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Harry Truman, Carl Sandburg, Alben W. Barkley, President Kennedy, Senator, Kenneth Keating, Speaker Of The House John McCormack. 
Discussion: Is it wise to land a man on the moon? A debate between Dr. Robert Jastrow and Dr. Charles Bachman.                                                                

The United States Surgeon General Luther Terry's report on the hazards of cigarette smoking.              

Comments on the Chinese rift with Khrushchev, Reds assail Molotov, Khrushchev in trouble.                        

California Democratic Primary election returns for 1964.   

The Anti-Americans. A report on anti-American sentiments and activities in various areas of the world.   

"Yankee Go Home" is an English phrase that seems to be understood all over the world. Reporter Charles Collingwood explores the depth and extent of anti-America feeling aboard , and what the U.S. Government is doing to improve our image.                           

A review of humor in politics with samples of jokes told by politicians. 

Featured are Lyndon Johnson, Barry Goldwater, others.

Host: Harry Reasoner.                         

A CBS Fall preview of shows for the 1964-1965 season.

The host is Buddy Ebsen who mentions his starring role in the current CBS comedy series "The Beverly Hillbillies." Also, new CBS specials for the 1964-65 season.                         

CBS review of the 1964 presidential campaign to date.  

CBS newsmen Dan Rather, Roger Mudd, and Morley Safer along with actor David Niven review the 1964 presidential campaign to date.            

On the day that the Warren Commission released their report findings that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President John F. Kennedy, CBS Newsmen Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather report this two hour telecast. They also create an official reenactment of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

The special was presented 90 minutes before the Earl Warren Report Document was released, utilizing a narrative technique complete with interviews of key witnesses and data.   

Also heard are a CBS station identification and two commercials, one for United Airlines and one for Marlboro cigarettes. 

Hosts: Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather.
                         

Review of the political campaign.             

A CBS special examining the rise and fall of former Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev.   

Joined in progress.                      

Telephone talk radio show heard on WINS in New York City. Author Mark Lane is the guest. He challenges the Warren Commission Report on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
One phone in individual vehemently disagrees with Lane's point of view in a very heated conversation. 
 
Host: Murray Burnett           

Race for the Senate, the Kenneth Keating-Robert Kennedy campaign in New York.

Host: Eric Sevareid.             

A look at last night's election results with various CBS newsmen.                          

A special Carol Burnett tribute to the Beatles which pre-empts THE ENTERTAINERS a weekly CBS variety Friday night series (September 24, 1964 - March 27, 1965). 

This air check contains only the first half of this one hour special. 

Carol introduces this little known program from her home, explaining a departure from the expected ENTERTAINERS broadcast and telecasting a surprise program confirming her adulation for  the Beetles. Carol Burnett narrates interesting Beatle transitional  information over footage filmed by Albert Maysles and recorded by David Maysles' appearing in  their direct cinema feature documentary, WHAT'S HAPPENING!THE BEATLES IN THE USA (1964) which was devoid of all narration. 

Included excerpts, interviews with the Beatles by Murray Kaufman,
the Beatles in their hotel room listening to WINS radio...Sam Cooke recording, other. We hear press interviews, interactions with fans, on the phone talking to the UK. At one  point Murray the K mentions to his WINS audience, broadcasting from the Beatles hotel room, to stay tune in 44 minutes for a WINS documentary special, Meet The Beatles (see ATA #699A).  

NOTE: A very unusual use of employing visual material from a  yet to be released USA documentary using ample footage and narration by Carol Burnett over it for this television broadcast special. The Maysles Brothers 83 minute feature documentary was released in the USA December 14, 1965, a month after this Carol Burnett Special aired on television. 

Assumption is that selling footage by the Maysles Brothers to Carol Burnett's production company from their documentary was a way of promoting the complete documentary about to be released. 

Possibly the reason why there is no reference to this broadcast anywhere including, IMDb, Internet, TV Guide, Ross Reports TV Index, TV Reference books or its listing not found in any of the  major entertainment museums, is that it was not a scheduled television program but a last minute preemption filling the regular time spot for THE ENTERTAINERS. 

A peerless audio air check.   

Contains a Marlboro Cigarette commercial.                                                                                                                   

Chase and Sanborn's 100th Anniversary Show, starring Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. A special retrospective of radio highlights.                      

Howard K. Smith comments on the obscurity of the vice-presidency.           

Riots continue in the Watts area of Los Angeles, an oath to Selma, Alabama voters, on the spot reports from Watts, comments by Mayor Yorty, Police Chief Parker. Commentary by Charles Kuralt.                          

CBS Newsman Morley Safer reports on the battle for the IA Drang Valley.                           

United States casualty rates will be projected higher from now on due to the infusion of North Vietnamese army regulars in addition to the Viet Cong. 

Walter Cronkite and Morley Safer report.           

Pre-launching preparations of Gemini V11 with astronauts Frank Borman and James A. Lovell. 

Host: Walter Cronkite. 

Problems in Vietnam, the course of the war, an interview with General William Westmoreland, he expects the war to drag on, Mrs. Martin Luther King joins protesters,                          

Christmas in Vietnam with Charles Kuralt. " A Day in the Field Of Mines."            

Amanda Wingfield dominates her children with faded gentility and exaggerated tales of her Southern belle past.                         

Live NBC coverage of the Gemini 8 spaceflight. Prelude to docking.

Frank McGee reports.            

Live CBS coverage of the Gemini 8 spaceflight.

Walter Cronkite reports.             

Live NBC coverage of the Gemini 8 spaceflight.

Frank McGee reports.            

Live CBS coverage of the Gemini 8 spaceflight.

On March 16th 1966, Gemini 8, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott aboard, became the first spacecraft to dock with another spacecraft in orbit. It also had the first in-space life-threatening malfunction for a U.S. mission.
Walter Cronkite reports.                          

Live NBC coverage of the Gemini 8 Spaceflight.

On March 16th 1966, Gemini 8 became the first spacecraft to dock with another spacecraft in orbit. It also had the first in-space life-threatening malfunction for a U.S. mission.

Frank McGee reports.                        

Live ABC coverage of the Gemini 8 spaceflight.

On March 16th 1966, Gemini 8 became the first spacecraft to dock with another spacecraft in orbit. It also had the first in-space life-threatening malfunction for a U.S. mission.
Jules Bergman reports.                         

Live CBS coverage of the Gemini 8 spaceflight. 

On March 16th 1966, Gemini 8, with astronauts David Scott and Neil Armstrong (first man to land on the moon six and half years earlier), became the first spacecraft to dock with another spacecraft in orbit. It also had the first in-space life-threatening malfunction for a U.S. mission.

Walter Cronkite reports.                         

An interview with astronaut Neil Armstrong as the Gemini 8 spaceflight is aborted. Armstrong talks about the dangers involved.            

  Live CBS, NBC and briefly ABC television coverage of the Gemini 8 spaceflight, the sixth crewed spaceflight in NASA's Gemini program. It was launched on March 16, 1966, and was the 14th crewed American flight and the 22nd crewed spaceflight overall. The mission conducted the first docking of two spacecraft in orbit, but also suffered the first critical in-space system failure of a U.S. spacecraft which threatened the lives of the astronauts and required an immediate abort of the mission seven hours of launching during its 7th orbit, and 3rd zone of the mission.

The crew consisting of Neil Armstrong, David Scott came back to Earth unscathed. 

A compilation of coverage related to CBS, NBC, ABC. Live commentary and reports from:

Walter Cronkite, David Brinkley, Frank McGee, Steve Rowan, David Scott, Neil Armstrong, Mike Wallace, Jules Bergman and from Huston Mission Control, Paul Haney.

Rendezvous techniques, First docking in history,  Tomorrow's spacewalk, Status report on the wives of both astronauts, historical first docking in history, speed of Gemini, 17,500 miles an hour, Testing the Agena, Mission importance, trouble in space, termination of the flight , splashdown to occur 630 miles from Yokosuka in Japan, and 500 miles East of Okinawa. Retrorockets working well, Original flight supposed to have 71 Orbits before Thruster number 8 failed requiring a premature return to Earth. 

Two weeks prior to the flight Astronaut Neil Armstrong interviewed by Peter Hackes. Armstrong discusses what can go wrong on a flight and his own experiences. 

Splashdown of Gemini 8 scheduled for 10:12 pm Eastern Standard Time. Tracking of Gemini 8 and estimated recovery by USS Mason a destroyer.  

NOTE: ATA#15114A (approximately 1hr 40 minutes), not separately posted on the ATA website at this time, focuses on the return to Earth of Gemini 8 safely.  Live broadcast coverage on CBS and NBC television. Details of these additional broadcasts upon request.