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153 records found for Eric Sevareid
1967-05-26, CBS, min.
Eric Sevareid comments on the war in Vietnam and the Middle East crisis, anti-US and anti-Israeli protests in Cairo, a battle report from Vietnam.
1967-05-31, CBS, 23 min.
Nasser and King Hussein of Jordan sign a five-year defense pact against Israel, Whitey Ford retires after a 16-year career with the Yankees, actor Claude Rains has died, commentary by Eric Sevareid on the Vietnam bombing.
1967-06-08, CBS, min.
THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST Egypt accepts UN ceasefire, thoroughly defeated by Israel, a report from Jerusalem; a great victory for Israel, comment by Moshe Dayan, Russia accuses Israel of aggression with US, comment by Abba Eban in response, comment by Eric Sevareid on the future of the Middle East crisis and Vietnam report.
1967-06-14, CBS, 20 min.
President Johnson appoints a negro (Thurgood Marshall) to the Supreme Court to fill the seat of retiring justice Tom C. Clark. In a 69-11 vote, Marshall is approved by the Senate and becomes the first African American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. Eric Sevareid reports on the Middle East war.
1967-10-11, CBS, 7 min.
CBS radio news with Douglas Edwards. Commentary by Eric Sevareid.
1967-10-16, NBC, 18 min.
Prisoner of war coverage in Vietnam. John Chancellor reports. From CBS News, commentary by Eric Sevareid.
#15383: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1967-10-23, CBS, 27 min.
An angry Senator Hubert H. Humphrey comments on the anti-Vietnam war protestors, a comment by CBS newsman Eric Sevareid.
1967-11-09, CBS, 22 min.
A report on US progress in the Vietnam war. Eric Sevareid reports.
1967-11-22, CBS, min.
CBS newsman Eric Sevareid comments on President Johnson and personality characteristics.
1967-11-22, CBS, 27 min.
A tribute to former President John F. Kennedy on the fourth anniversary of his assassination, Roger Mudd reports from Kennedy's gravesite, Mike Wallace reporting on the presidential bid of Richard Nixon in 1968, Eric Sevareid with a report on President Johnson.
#15400: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1967-11-28, CBS, min.
Robert McNamara may resign, comments on McNamara by Senators Mansfield-Russell who praise him, comment also by Eric Sevareid, General Bradley and Eisenhower comment on Vietnam tactics.
1967-12-05, CBS, 28 min.
Walter Cronkite reports the news. Vietnam commentary by Eric Sevareid. Includes commercials. Joined in progress.
#15425: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1967-12-06, CBS, 14 min.
The latest world and national news. Eric Sevaeeid with a report on Senator Eugene McCarthy. Charles Kuralt "On The Road," reports on a corn mill built-in 1681, about to be torn down.
1967-12-11, CBS, 27 min.
News including a report that Richard Nixon is trailing Lyndon Johnson by 3% in the polls, Eric Sevareid reports. Also included in this air check is an excerpt from The Huntley-Brinkley Report, NBC-TV. Chet Huntley reports: "Otis Redding, 26 year old blues singer, is missing and presumed dead in Madison Wisconsin. Redding was one of seven people aboard a private plane which crashed in a Madison lake last night. One man survived." Also, an NBC report on Senator Eugene McCarthy
1967-12-27, CBS, 27 min.
Eric Sevareid with a report on New York City. Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon declared an end to silver certificates. A promo is heard for the Woody Allen 1967 special.
1968-01-02, CBS, 9 min.
Dr, Christian Bernard performs his second heart transplant, the ninth anniversary of Fidel Castro as the Cuban leader, Eric Sevareid reports on the American economy. Walter Cronkite hosts.
1968-01-02, CBS, 23 min.
The year-end correspondent's report. Topics are Vietnam, Israel, and the Middle East. This program is joined in progress.
1968-01-03, CBS, 25 min.
Eric Sevareid's report on the Vietnam war. Also included an excerpt from the NBC Huntley-Brinkley Report.
1968-02-07, CBS, 22 min.
Eric Sevareid reports on Vietnam, Richard Nixon to run for president, a movie promo for "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner." Also reports from Dan Rather and Mike Wallace.
1968-02-09, CBS, 27 min.
Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite. Eric Sevareid with commentary on travel taxes. More mopping up operations in Saigon, comment by GI's.
1968-02-16, CBS, 29 min.
Harry reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite. Dan Rather with Vietnam news, a 19-year-old Marine killed in Vietnam- his parents refuse to have him buried, in a military cemetery, Eric Sevareid with Vietnam commentary, Vietnam, "death, price to pay," draft deferments are changed a report on the George Romney for President campaign, comments from George Wallace. "On The Road" with Charles Kuralt- Liveoak Florida, "Swanee River Country."
1968-02-19, CBS, 16 min.
Walter Cronkite and others report from Vietnam on fighting in Wue Race Relations with Eric Sevareid. Anti-American protests in France On The Road with Charles Kuralt (Arkansas, America's only diamond field). Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1968-02-21, CBS, 23 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Eric Sevareid
- William Fulbright
- George Wallace
- Mike Wallace
- Nelson Rockefeller
Eric Sevareid commentary, 543 GI's killed in Vietnam last week, 18,200 since 1960. Marines stressed at Wue. William Fulbright comments on war. Gulf Of Tomkin incident. Channel change-George Wallace Mike Wallace report on the Nelson Rockefeller campaign Includes commercials Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1968-02-22, CBS, 23 min.
The CIA's Vietnam policy vs. President Johnson's, Dan Rather reports, a profile on Carl Stokes and his first 100 days in office as Cleveland's first black mayor, a profile of H. Rap Brown, commentary by Eric Sevareid regarding the tax on American tourists. Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1968-02-28, CBS, 13 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Barry Goldwater
- Eric Sevareid
- Dan Rather
- George Romney
- Robert McNamara
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Charles Evers
Michigan Governor George Romney quits presidential race, comments by Nelson Rockefeller and Barry Goldwater, Eric Sevareid commentary, a tribute to former defense secretary Robert McNamara, Dan Rather reports, Charles Evers comments on the upcoming election,
1968-03-04, CBS, 10 min.
Eric Sevareid with a report on civil disorders.
1968-03-06, CBS, 23 min.
Eric Sevareid reports on Senator Eugene McCarthy's presidential nomination.
1968-03-07, CBS, 26 min.
Robert Kennedy vs. William Fulbright Senate debate on Vietnam, a report by Eric Sevareid on Eugene McCarthy.
#15592: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-10, CBS, min.
A comment on the Senate hearing on Vietnam by Eric Sevareid.
#15602: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-14, CBS, min.
More than 2,000 GI's killed in the past four weeks, 20,000 killed in war, report from Fred Darwin, Eric Sevareid comments on Robert Kennedy.
1968-03-14, CBS, 25 min.
Walter Cronkite interviews Eugene McCarthy Morley Safer reports from London on the Gold Crisis An excerpt of NBC News with Chet Huntley is heard A report on the Robert F. Kennedy campaign from his campaign headquarters, 20,000 US troops killed in Vietnam thus far Eric Sevareid looks at the presidential candidates
1968-03-16, CBS, 59 min.
Senator Robert F. Kennedy announces his candidacy for President of the United States. Heard on WCBS-AM New York City. David Schumaker interviews Eugene McCarthy in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Dan Rather and Eric Sevareid with commentary. Host: Roger Mudd.
1968-03-18, CBS, 22 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Lyndon Johnson
- Charles Kuralt
- Eric Sevareid
- Dan Rather
- Morley Safer
- John Hart
- Mike Wallace
- Eugene McCarthy
- Ike Pappas
Harry Reasoner subbing for Cronkite. The US will not pull out of Vietnam, Dan Rather reports, "complete the job at home," John Hart reports, Robert Kennedy in Manhattan, a preview of the April 2nd New Hampshire primary, presidential commentary on Eugene McCarthy, commercial for solarcane, 679 enemy troops killed last week, Morley Safer reports on the riots in London, protests in Indonesia, Gold Crisis eased slightly, commentary by Eric Sevareid.
#15655A: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-20, CBS, 23 min.
Eric Sevareid comments on the political campaign,Jack Benny donates his personal memorabilia to the University Of Southern California.
1968-03-22, , min.
Sargent Shriver is announced as the Ambassador to France by President Johnson, General William Westmoreland will leave Vietnam to become the Army Chief Of Staff on July 2nd, Kennedy attacks LBJ in speech, political promo on "peace in Vietnam," Eric Sevareid commentary, "forthcoming events will affect presidential election."
1968-03-22, CBS, 23 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Lyndon Johnson
- William Westmoreland
- Charles Kuralt
- Eric Sevareid
- Dan Rather
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
- David Kulhane
- Sargent Shriver
- George Herman
Sargent Shriver the new Ambassador to France, General Westmoreland new Army Chief Of Staff, takes over on July 2nd, President Johnson has an overwhelming lead over Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy, RFK campaign speech in Alabama on jobs, fighting crime, Vietnam war, discrimination. Eric Sevareid commentary on politics and politicians in 1968, a commercial for True Cigarettes, a report on airport traffic jams and Air Traffic Control by 1977, David Culhane reports. Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
#15661: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-24, CBS, 3 min.
World Council Of Churches meeting. Bob Evans reports from Moscow. The 42-year-old son of Charlie Chaplin dies of a pulmonary embolism, President Johnson imposes a 100% tax surcharge, Eric Sevareid reports on present economic circumstances and economic austerity.
1968-03-25, CBS, 29 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Lyndon Johnson
- Eric Sevareid
- Richard Nixon
- Roger Mudd
- Thurston Morton
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Joan Baez
- David Harris
Harry Reasoner subbing for Cronkite. Nelson Rockefeller speaks about his position on the "68 elections President Johnson press conference and statement Nixon's reaction Roger Mudd interviews Thurston Morton Israel attacks Jordon, losses on both sides New offensives in Saigon, 336 US killed during the Tet offensive South Vietnam increases Army numbers President Johnson persists with "Peace with honor" in Vietnam, Dan Rather reports Fugitive captured talks candidly to reporters Joan Baez marries a draft resistor, David Harris. Eric Sevareid with commentary on Rockefeller
1968-03-27, CBS, 25 min.
Report from Vietnam with Bert Quinn, Eric Sevareid reports on "Economics Of The South." A report on Eugene McCarthy's presidential campaign. This program is joined in progress.
1968-04-01, CBS, 16 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Barry Goldwater
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Eric Sevareid
- Richard Nixon
- Hubert Humphrey
- George Wallace
- Ronald Reagan
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
Commentary on Richard Nixon, Robert Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, Barry Goldwater, George Wallace, Hubert Humphrey, and Ronald Reagan. Eric Sevareid's commentary on Johnson giving up on bombings of North Vietnam, ramifications on Johnson's decision not to run for another term. Cronkite interviews Nixon. Martin Luther King will return to Memphis tomorrow to resume his civil rights march, Eric Sevareid reports. Includes commercials.
1968-04-02, CBS, 30 min.
President Johnson comments on the American farmer and attempts to return them to the farms, they are now leaving for the cities, Dan Rather reports, Charles Collingwood reports from Hanoi, Eric Sevareid on the Wisconsin primary, Charles Kuralt reports on the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, the discovery of a primitive hut built by Daniel Boone.
1968-04-02, CBS, 30 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Eric Sevareid
- Hubert Humphrey
- Martin Agronsky
- Dan Rather
- Robert Kennedy
- John Hart
- Eugene McCarthy
- David Schoumacher
Live coverage of the Wisconsin primary. Walter Cronkite anchors. John Hart, Dan Rather, David Schoumacher and Martin Agronsky report. Comments from Eugene McCarthy, Robert Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, and Eric Sevareid.
1968-04-05, ABC/NBC/CBS, 52 min.
- David Brinkley
- Walter Cronkite
- Chet Huntley
- Bob Hope
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Julian Barber
- Dan Rather
- Steve Rowan
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Eric Sevareid
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Ike Pappas
- Bill Plante
- Ralph Abernathy
- Peter Burns
- John Hart
- Carl Stokes
- Robert F. Kennedy
News report of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from WTOP-TV(CBS) Washington D.C. by Julian Barber. There is an NBC News bulletin and special report with further details including news of King's death. An ABC bulletin is heard interrupting regular broadcasting, announcing the tragic death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Joined in progress, late reports from Dan Rather on a CBS News Special Report. In a previous speech King is heard, reminding his followers that to put one's life on the line for what is just and righteous is to place oneself in danger, but the risks must be taken. Another extensive CBS TV NEWS SPECIAL REPORT from Washington DC is telecast preempting regular programming the evening of April 4, 1968. Walter Cronkite relays the latest news from Memphis, Tennessee where King was pronounced dead one hour after he was shot. Cronkite recounts a brief biographic report on King; his early life, his rise to fame, and the influences he has had promoting non-violent activates. Wires are read from shocked dignitaries. President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks live to the American people requesting all Americans to work together for peace and solidarity. Via video tape, Vice President Hubert Humphrey reflects on this tragedy and gives praise to the work which King has done and to his non-violent philosophy for acquiring freedom and civil rights for all people. On the following day, April 5, CBS EVENING NEWS with WALTER CRONKIITE. Dan Rather reports concerning the racial looting which has occurred. Ike Pappas reports from Memphis Tennessee. He states that at 2:06pm Dr. King walked on to his hotel balcony. 200 hundred feet away across the balcony one shot rang out and the assassin disappeared. Steve Rowan from Memphis reports of looting and chaos during the day. Officers in gas masks. Fires everywhere. A number of Negroes taken into custody. National Guard requested and called in near the White House. Incidents of looting in Detroit, Boston, and in the states of Tennessee, Colorado and North Carolina. A national day of mourning is reported by Dan Rather. President Johnson again talks to the American people requesting unity. Additional reports from Memphis come from Ike Pappas who states that King walked to railing at his hotel at 3:06pm. 200 feet away a single shot rang out, and the shooter disappeared. Bill Plante reports from Memphis related to the emotions felt.. Prayers from Dr. Ralph Abernathy are heard. From Atlanta, a report detailing the return of King's body to Georgia. Peter Burns reports on funeral arrangements. From Cleveland, John Hart reports; we hear statements from Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Carl Stokes. From the HUNTLEY BRINKLEY REPORT(NBC), Chet Huntley and David Brinkley inform on the latest development regarding looting and violence in many states including Detroit, Greensboro, and Chicago. Federal troops ordered into the streets. All schools closed. Four deaths reported. Hundreds arrested in Detroit. Guard troops deployed in Nashville, Tennessee and in Chicago. On CBS EVENING NEWS, Eric Sevareid comments on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. He states, "never before has this nation gone into a proclaimed mourning, its flag everywhere at half staffed over the death of a private citizen. And this man was a descendent of slaves." Walter Cronkite concludes with his signature sign off, "And that's the way it is, April 5th, 1968. This is Walter Cronkinte. Good Night."
1968-04-05, CBS, 30 min.
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Harry Reasoner
- Dan Rather
- Steve Rowan
- Roger Mudd
- Nelson Benton
- Eric Sevareid
- Ike Pappas
- Bill Plante
- John Hart
- Carl Stokes
- Dr Martin Luther King
- Whitney Young
- President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Mayor Richard M. Daley
- Reverend Ralph Abernathy
- Coretta King
- Jeb Duvall
ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING AND AFTERMATH Anchor newsman Harry Reasoner examines the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King and the aftermath that has followed a day later. Harry Reasoner reports on 40 cities across the nation where much domestic disturbance has erupted causing the National Guard to be deployed. We hear prior speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King proclaiming that he will not use violence to protest all that is evil in the country. President Lyndon Johnson speaks to the American people. He implores that blacks and whites must come together to fill the void of Dr. King whose voice has been stilled. Reports of 3000 National Guardsman deployed to Detroit where one person has been killed. Major looting and fires everywhere. 2000 National Guardsman deployed to Boston. State of emergency in Washington DC where Steve Rowan reports major destruction and looting, some by children. Police officers attempt to curtail violence. Nelson Benton reports of 100 fires only blocks from the White House. Three deaths reported. 4000 National Guardsman deployed. Dan Rather reports from Washington D.C. President Johnson meets with 21 civil rights leaders at the White House this morning. Mourning in the afternoon at the National Cathedral. In Chicago, 6000 National Guardsman have taken up position. Jeb Duvall reports. Two negroes killed by snipers. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley appeals for all people to protect the city of Chicago. From Memphis Tennessee Ike Pappas reports and reconstructs the assassination. He states that Dr. King emerged from his room #306 and on the balcony leaned over to talk to others below. From a bathroom window across from the balcony, only 200 feet away the assailant fired one shot striking King in the neck, and fled. Also reporting from Memphis is Bill Plante...an extended report of Coretta King arriving at the Memphis airport, and the procession arriving at the funeral home. People line the streets. Reverend Ralph Abernathy states that Dr. Martin Luther King believed in non-violence. Tuesday will be his Funeral. There is a message from Jacqueline Kennedy. John Hart reports from Cleveland Ohio. Mayor Carl Stokes states that nobody can kill an idea or ideal which Dr. King represented, and whose message will continue to live in this city. Whitney Young addresses the question of who will replace Dr. Martin Luther King? He reflects to all that "The time has come for all decent people to voice their will. Roger Mudd reports in Washington D.C. that a Joint session of congress will be meeting on Monday with attentions of passing President's Johnson housing and jobs massive spending bill. Eric Sevareid examines the effects of violence that has been seen in many cities across the nation...assessment of the consequences of a great man assassinated, a symbol of a man who has been martyred. Harry Reasoner signs off.
1968-04-05, CBS, 24 min.
- Pope Paul VI
- Walter Cronkite
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Eric Sevareid
- Dan Rather
- Roger Mudd
- Robert Kennedy
- John Hart
- Stokely Carmichael
- Ike Pappas
- Carl Stokes
- Steve Rowan
- Peter Burns
- Ralph Abernathy
- Bert Quint
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Bill Plante
Steve Rowan from Washington, DC-Looting and rioting Dan Rather-Report on the president Ike Pappas- In Memphis, Tennessee- Details before Dr. King was shot. Bill Plante- Reporting from Memphis Peter Burns- With Dr. Ralph Abernathy John Hart- With Robert F. Kennedy- mindless violence. Also comments from Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes plus world reaction from Pope Paul VI, Britain's Parliament, The Soviet Union and Stokely Carmichael. Comments from Robert Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Carl Stokes, plus world reaction. Civil Rights Bill not passed, Bert Quint reports from Hanoi, Eric Sevareid with commentary on Dr. King. Host: Walter Cronkite. With commercials.
1968-04-08, CBS, 22 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Charles Collingwood
- Eric Sevareid
- Roger Mudd
- Herb Kaplow
- Frank Reynolds
- Elie Abel
- Mike Rich
- Bill Fitzgerald
- Nelson Benton
- Coretta Scott King
Mike Rich reports on the rally for Dr. King in Memphis, Tennessee NBC News Monitor- Comment from NBC Newsman Elie Abel (Radio) WNBC-TV Commentary- The World in Washington with Herb Kaplow Bill Fitzgerald-WNBC (Radio) Monitor News-Curfews in Pittsburgh and Baltimore Frank Reynolds-ABC News-Vietnam report Charles Collingwood (CBS) on Vietnam-Roger Mudd on Dr. King Dr. King's Memphis march, Coretta King in attendence, Nelson Benton (CBS) on curfews Hunt for Dr. King's assassin Eric Sevareid (CBS) on the Vietnam war Cronkite sign-off on CBS-TV. An announcement that CBS will telecast Dr. King's funeral tomorrow.
#15756: "THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL"
Order1968-04-09, CBS, 2 min.
The opening of this CBS documentary special. Eric Sevareid narrates. Opening only.
1968-04-10, CBS, 28 min.
The civil rights bill is passed. Eric Sevareid reports. Host: Walter Cronkite.
1968-04-15, CBS, 29 min.
President Johnson in Hawaii Vietnam report with Charles Collingwood West Berlin demonstrations succeed Soviet Union nuclear weapons increase Dick Gregory against demonstrating at Chicago convention Robert Kennedy spending more TV ad money USSR space report Eric Sevareid on UN talks. Walter Cronkite host: Some commercials
1968-04-16, CBS, 29 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Charles Collingwood
- Eric Sevareid
- Robert Kennedy
- Daniel Schorr
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Bill Plante
- Edna Ferber
- Richard J. Daly
Disorder and rioting continues in Chicago, shoot-to-kill order by Mayor Richard J. Daly- Bill Plante reports Eric Sevareid-commentary on Mayor Daly Jackie Kennedy to campaign for Robert Kennedy Charles Collingwood reports from North Vietnam Novelist, playwright, Edna Ferber (Showboat) has died at 80 GNP soars to new record-Booming economy Children go hungry-Daniel Schorr reports from Alabama Kent Cigarette and Miller Beer commercials. Host: Walter Cronkite.