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1967-06-02, NBC, 10 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
Tonight: Actors impersonate various personalities. Everett Dirksen Robert Kennedy, William F. Buckley, and Bert Parks. In a take-off of Parks, Johnny plays Bert Forrest1967-06-02, NBC, 20 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
A presidential beauty contest. See # 19545 for details.1967-12-06, WCBS, 14 min.
Anti-Vietnam war demonstrations with longshoremen in New York City, longshoremen call them "communists," comments by Robert Kennedy, Arthur Miller, and US Senators on demonstrations being a violation of the law, Dean Rusk optimistic on peace, Viet Cong massacre in Vietnam, a youth sets himself afire near the UN. Jim Jensen reports.
1968-01-06, CBS, 19 min.
Hanoi in "peace feeler" attempt, comment by Dean Rusk, critics call for action by Robert Kennedy, 9,350 GI's killed in Vietnam last year, continuing draft protest, Benjamin Spock comments, comment by George Romney, Dr, Christian Bernard talks about heart transplants. Host: Alexander Kendrick.
1968-02-05, NBC, 55 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. In 1968, America was embroiled in protests over civil rights and the Vietnam War. In that tumultuous time, “The Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson turned over hosting duties for an entire week to actor and activist Harry Belafonte. His cast of guests included Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, just months before they were assassinated, during a week that’s been mostly lost in American history. NOTE: Only 51 total minutes related to all five 90 minute broadcasts survive as video (Dr. Martin Luther King, appearing on the fourth night, Singer, Leon Bibb singing "Suzanne," and Senator Robert F. Kennedy appearing on the first night...). All other programming was erased by NBC shortly after the airing of these five programs on color 2" Quad Video Tape. Archival Television Audio, Inc. has archived audio recordings, taped off the air during the first two broadcasts (Feb. 5, and Feb. 6, 1968) totaling 80 minutes, 59 minutes of which are unique...erased by NBC. This first show of five consecutive broadcast nights. Joined in progress. Final few minutes are heard of Bill Cosby' "Noah" comedy routine. Bill joins Harry at the desk. Cosby talks about his upcoming TV Special. Belafone recounts story of Bill Cosby's early school days where he was labeled a "clown." His report card indicated that he would not amount to anything. Senator Robert F. Kennedy is introduced. Harry Belafonte discusses many topics with the Senator, including Negro issues...poverty, current legislation, other. Kennedy states that there will be 70,000 fewer jobs this Summer, his meeting with Black Nationalists and their discontent with current governmental politics. There is a huge gap between the poor and the affluent in the USA. Also discussed is the war in Viet Nam. No hate for President Lyndon Johnson and optimism that America will be successful with its commitment in the Viet Nam conflict. Belafonte relates his introduction in 1961 on a visit to the White House of his admiration of The Peace Core and current disillusionment by today's applicants. Bill Cosby adds his own comedic philosophy during this 21 minute segment. Senator Kennedy discussed the 1968 race for the Presidency not confirming he is a candidate. Lena Horne is introduced. She sings "I Concentrate on You." Lena and Harry talk about the same Manhattan building they both live in, he on 5th floor and she on the 13th floor. Both Harry and Bill state their admiration of Lena Horne's beauty as a grandmother, Cosby flirting with her and then apologizing comedically to his wife Camille who may be watching the show. Lena Horne states her commitment to her marriage and love of her grandchildren. Harry remembers incident meeting Lena and she befriending him in 1949 when he just got out of the Navy. Introduction of the Smothers' Brothers. They sing "The Same As My Old Man'" and do their usual comedic stand up routine around this song. Tom mentions he is 31 years old, Dick, 29 years old and Bill Cosby states he is 30 years old. Harry Belafonte and the Smothers' Brothers discuss their CBS TV Show and controversy surrounding the series. Tom mentions that they only usually do five minutes of observational political humor during an hour variety format, and what makes their show stand out is the fact that no other variety shows on television elect to cross this road. Belafonte asks what jokes CBS does not permit the Smothers' Brothers to perform on their show. Bill Cosby chimes in with his point of view. Both Tom and Dick state, in comedic fashion, that they are appreciative of CBS for allowing them to be on The Tonight Show with Harry to do "distasteful" material that they could not do on their own show. Harry Belafonte reads list of entertainers who will appear on tomorrow nights show. He thanks his guests for appearing and signs off. Ed McMahon mentions that this program has been pre-recorded. At the time, Carson’s pioneering late night variety show had become one of the country’s most influential platforms. So the move to have Belafonte take this mainstream institution and transform it into a multicultural and political experience, introducing white America to his world of art and activism, was unprecedented. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past. Duplicate of #753A.
1968-02-05, NBC, 55 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. In 1968, America was embroiled in protests over civil rights and the Vietnam War. In that tumultuous time, “The Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson turned over hosting duties for an entire week to actor and activist Harry Belafonte. His cast of guests included Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, just months before they were assassinated, during a week that’s been mostly lost in American history. NOTE: Only 51 total minutes related to all five 90 minute broadcasts survive as video (Dr. Martin Luther King, appearing on the fourth night, Singer, Leon Bibb singing "Suzanne," and Senator Robert F. Kennedy appearing on the first night...). All other programming was erased by NBC shortly after the airing of these five programs on color 2" Quad Video Tape. Archival Television Audio, Inc. has archived audio recordings, taped off the air during the first two broadcasts (Feb. 5, and Feb. 6, 1968) totaling 80 minutes, 59 minutes of which are unique...erased by NBC. This first show of five consecutive broadcast nights. Joined in progress. Final few minutes are heard of Bill Cosby' "Noah" comedy routine. Bill joins Harry at the desk. Cosby talks about his upcoming TV Special. Belafone recounts story of Bill Cosby's early school days where he was labeled a "clown." His report card indicated that he would not amount to anything. Senator Robert F. Kennedy is introduced. Harry Belafonte discusses many topics with the Senator, including Negro issues...poverty, current legislation, other. Kennedy states that there will be 70,000 fewer jobs this Summer, his meeting with Black Nationalists and their discontent with current governmental politics. There is a huge gap between the poor and the affluent in the USA. Also discussed is the war in Viet Nam. No hate for President Lyndon Johnson and optimism that America will be successful with its commitment in the Viet Nam conflict. Belafonte relates his introduction in 1961 on a visit to the White House of his admiration of The Peace Core and current disillusionment by today's applicants. Bill Cosby adds his own comedic philosophy during this 21 minute segment. Senator Kennedy discussed the 1968 race for the Presidency not confirming he is a candidate. Lena Horne is introduced. She sings "I Concentrate on You." Lena and Harry talk about the same Manhattan building they both live in, he on 5th floor and she on the 13th floor. Both Harry and Bill state their admiration of Lena Horne's beauty as a grandmother, Cosby flirting with her and then apologizing comedically to his wife Camille who may be watching the show. Lena Horne states her commitment to her marriage and love of her grandchildren. Harry remembers incident meeting Lena and she befriending him in 1949 when he just got out of the Navy. Introduction of the Smothers' Brothers. They sing "The Same As My Old Man'" and do their usual comedic stand up routine around this song. Tom mentions he is 31 years old, Dick, 29 years old and Bill Cosby states he is 30 years old. Harry Belafonte and the Smothers' Brothers discuss their CBS TV Show and controversy surrounding the series. Tom mentions that they only usually do five minutes of observational political humor during an hour variety format, and what makes their show stand out is the fact that no other variety shows on television elect to cross this road. Belafonte asks what jokes CBS does not permit the Smothers' Brothers to perform on their show. Bill Cosby chimes in with his point of view. Both Tom and Dick state, in comedic fashion, that they are appreciative of CBS for allowing them to be on The Tonight Show with Harry to do "distasteful" material that they could not do on their own show. Harry Belafonte reads list of entertainers who will appear on tomorrow nights show. He thanks his guests for appearing and signs off. Ed McMahon mentions that this program has been pre-recorded. At the time, Carson’s pioneering late night variety show had become one of the country’s most influential platforms. So the move to have Belafonte take this mainstream institution and transform it into a multicultural and political experience, introducing white America to his world of art and activism, was unprecedented. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
1968-02-10, CBS, 18 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- George Wallace
- George Romney
- Robert Kennedy
- Hughes Rudd
- Joseph Wheeler
- James Gavin
- Oliver P. Morton
CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite is going to Vietnam for Two weeks. A promo is heard for "Planet Of The Apes." Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King speak. Viet War: Both the US and the Viet Cong claim victory, comment by General Wheeler on the defense of Kaeson, Senator Morton ridicules the South Vietnamese Government, General Gavin suggests the end of North Vietnam bombing and try to enter into negotiations with the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese, President Johnson on crime and what to do about it, comments by George Romney, Martin Luther King on the needs of negroes, George Wallace speaks about a third-party candidacy. Host: Hughes Rudd.
#15561: NBC MONITOR RADIO NEWS
Order1968-02-18, NBC, 5 min.
The latest news from NBC Monitor-News.
1968-03-07, CBS, 26 min.
Robert Kennedy vs. William Fulbright Senate debate on Vietnam, a report by Eric Sevareid on Eugene McCarthy.
#15591: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-07, CBS, min.
A Senate debate on the Vietnam war. Robert Kennedy and Nelson Rockefeller may run as Johnson refuses to enter any primaries, 3200 GI's killed during the first nine weeks of 1968, a report from the Mekong Delta on Viet Cong activity, problems in Czechoslovakia as a result of Czech general's defection accused of high crimes suggesting internal problems in the country, East Europe fears of "liberal elements in the Czech Republic, LBJ supporters push his name in the New Hampshire primaries, a report on the Eugene McCarthy campaign.
1968-03-13, NBC, 21 min.
Robert Kennedy reassesses his candidacy for president following the New Hampshire primary. Paul Duke reports for NBC News.
1968-03-13, CBS, 23 min.
Cronkite talks to Robert Kennedy about his candidacy for president.
1968-03-13, WOR, 11 min.
Live coverage of the New Hampshire primary from WOR Radio news.
#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, , min.
Robert Kennedy announces his candidacy for president. Comments by journalists.
1968-03-16, CBS, min.
Robert Kennedy on his candidacy for president, gold crisis in the Czech Republic, heart patient Philip Blaiberg goes home, almost 20,000 GI's killed in Vietnam since 1961.
1968-03-16, , min.
Senator Robert Kennedy news conference on candidacy for presidency.
1968-03-16, , min.
Comment on the candidacy of Senator Robert Kennedy's presidential bid by Senator Eugene McCarthy.
1968-03-16, CBS, 18 min.
The latest news on Robert Kennedy. Reed Collins reports.
1968-03-17, WCBS, 28 min.
City councilman Ed Koch and attorney Louis Nizer debate LBJ, RFK, and what to do about the Vietnam crisis.
1968-03-18, CBS, 25 min.
Report on the Gold Crisis, Dan Rather with a report on Robeert Kennedy's presidential candidacy, RFK's speech and his party platform. Bill Stout reports on Richard Nixon's candidacy
#15647: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-18, ABC, 15 min.
Riots in London, Vietnam report, Robert Kennedy's presidential candidacy, Vanessa Redgrave comments on Anti-American demonstration and opinion on the Vietnam war, student demonstrations in London against the Vietnam war, "The Elephant's Memory," Brahms and Rock 'N' Roll interpretation.
#15654: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-18, ABC, 16 min.
RFK in dispute with LBJ on forming a commission to end the Vietnam war, RFK accused of "arrogant political blackmail," RFK gives a speech in Lawrence Kansas, Nixon campaigns in Oregon, over 3400 planes are lost in Vietnam, protesters riot in London over the US policy in Vietnam.
1968-03-20, CBS, 28 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Lyndon Johnson
- Robert Kennedy
- Steve Rowan
- Ed Rabel
- Bruce Morton
- Harry S. Truman
Steve Rowan reports from Vietnam, failure at US bases? danger at Kason, new weapons, draft dodgers, Truman supports Johnson for president, Robert Kennedy will not be splitting the Democratic party, Bruce Morton reports, Marlboro commercial, Howard University closed due to a black protest by the student body, only one course in black history is being offered, negro beaten, Ed Rabel reports. Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
#15655: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-20, CBS, min.
Coverage of the RFK, LBJ campaigns. Kent cigarettes commercial included.
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, WTFM, 3 min.
News with Fred Darwin. Commentary on Dean Rusk, Hubert Humphrey, and Robert Kennedy. With commercials.
#15668: ABC NEWS WITH BOB YOUNG
Order1968-03-22, ABC, 21 min.
Robert Kennedy answers questions from college students, he declares this is their war and they will have to win it for themselves, Bob Clark reports, Abe Chapman reports from Eugene McCarthy headquarters, Wisconsin primary, commercial. Betty Mull, secretary to Senator Jacob Javits works in a Saigon orphanage four times a year.
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.
1968-03-23, CBS, 15 min.
March by Adam Clayton Powell, claims he can't be bought off, William G. Allen captured by the FBI, killed two police officers six months ago.
1968-03-24, , 7 min.
Robert Kennedy campaigns in Monterey, California.
#15677: ABC RADIO NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-25, ABC, 16 min.
Robert Kennedy stands by all that is in the Warren Commission Report. Senator Eugene McCarthy and his "Keep it Clean" brigade, has 5,000 student supporters, US presence in Vietnam is legal despite no declaration of war by Congress. Vietnam update report.
#15685: ABC NEWS WITH BOB YOUNG
Order1968-03-28, ABC, 17 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Ted Koppel
- Martin Luther King
- Hubert Humphrey
- Bob Young
- Robert Kennedy
- Bob Clark
- Yuri Gagarin
Violence in Panama, Ted Koppel reports, Robert Kennedy in Salt Lake City, a bomb threat is reported, Bob Clark reports, Hubert Humphrey defends Democratic policy in a fiery speech, declares Johnson "great President," Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to be buried after dying in an air crash. Negro riots in Memphis, Tennessee as Dr. Martin Luther King peace march fails. Host: Bob Young.
1968-03-30, CBS, 20 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Alexander Kendrick
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
- Reed Collins
- Peter Kalisher
- Ludvik Svoboda
- Harry S. Truman
President Johnson has disdain for anyone who riots, garbage strike protest brings violence, "Poor People's March" planned for next month in Washington, DC by Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. King comments, racial crisis and violence in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. King comments on his failed effort, comment by President Johnson, comments by Richard Nixon, Eugene McCarthy, and Robert Kennedy, Czech's new leader is General Ludvik Svoboda" Liberalism" with communism, he arrives in East Germany and Poland, Camel Cigarette commercial, a report on Senator Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy, Prague Czechoslavikia Communist ruling now changed, Peter Kalisher reports, Alexander Kendrick with a comment on income taxes. Host: Reed Collins.
#15693: NEWS, WEEK IN VIETNAM, THE
Order1968-03-31, NBC, 14 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Richard Nixon
- Hubert Humphrey
- George Wallace
- Robert Kennedy
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Eugene McCarthy
- Bonnie Prudden
- Dean Bayless
Comments from Hubert Humphrey and Robert Kennedy, Nelson Rockefeller, Eugene McCarthy, Richard Nixon, George Wallace, where we stand in Vietnam and events this week, Marines under siegeKaesan, GI comments, McCarthy, Humphrey, and RFK comment on the war, President Johnson defends his stand on the war, in a few hours, Johnson will speak to the American people, Dean Bayless reports for NBC News, a commercial for "The Bonnie Prudden Show," premiering Monday at 9 AM with the women in mind. Observations from leftist students on McCarthy's Viet-wise politics, LBJ in trouble.
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.
#15700A: WCBS RADIO NEWS WITH LOU ADLER
Order1968-04-01, WCBS, 27 min.
President Johnson reflects on his speech last night, talks to a group. He addresses the National Association Of Broadcasters in Chicago. A statement from Robert F. Kennedy, a garbage strike in Hempstead, New York. Lou Adler reports.
#15701: WTFM RADIO NEWS 103.5
Order1968-04-01, WTFM, 18 min.
A request by Robert Kennedy to meet with Lyndon Johnson. Fred Darwin with commentary on LBJ and current political situation in Vietnam. Host: Fred Darwin.
#15702A: ABC EVENING NEWS WITH BOB YOUNG
Order1968-04-01, ABC, 26 min.
- Gerald Ford
- Lyndon Johnson
- Richard Nixon
- Hubert Humphrey
- George Wallace
- Bob Young
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
The ABC Evening Report with Bob Young. Comments from Eugene McCarthy, George Wallace, Robert Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, and others, the European reaction to LBJ's decision not to run.
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.
1968-04-04, ABC, 29 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Bob Young
- Jules Bergman
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
- Don Baker
- Bill Brannigan
- Charles Robb
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Terence Cooke
- Tom Jerriel
- Bill Gill
Latest news related to Hanoi, Bill Gill reports from Honolulu Hawaii related to President Johnson's visit, In New Zealand allies aggree that any coalition government there would be unacceptable. Bill Brannigan report s on the possibility of peace in Vietnam, Don Baker reports from Saigon and interviews the people there who want peace to come to their land, 27,000 allied troups in Pegasus...troops in Vietnam arriving in droves including Captain Charles Robb, son-in-law of President Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy on the Presidential campaign trail and about to throw his hat into the ring, Sen. Hubert Humphrey who speaks before the AFL/CIO. Tom Jerriel report s from Arkansas regarding violent tornados effecting many states including Iowa and Alabama. President Johnson visits St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, Hubert Humphrey announces his candidacy for president, The Saturn V rocket takeoff, Jules Bergman reports, trouble for the Apollo VI flight. Commercials include: Lidocaine for relief of itching, Johnson's foot soap, Dial, Wax Remover, Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medicine, Viceroy Cigarettes, Playtex Soft Line Padded Bras, and Girdles, Betty Crocker Chocolate Frosting Mix Bob Young is news anchor. NOTE; Interestingly, this ABC National News broadcast aired from 7:00 pm to 7:30pm Eastern Standard time, 6:00pm to 6:30pm Central Time. Dr. Martin Luther King was shot in Memphis Tennessee at 6:05pm Central time just as this live news broadcast was underway. However, there was no mention of King being gunned down throughout the live broadcast which concluded the latest news 25 minutes after Dr. Martin Luther King was mortally shot.
1968-04-05, ABC, 18 min.
- Howard K. Smith
- Ted Koppel
- Martin Luther King
- Bob Young
- Robert Kennedy
- Frank Reynolds
- Jim Burns
- Tom Jerrold
- Gabe Pressman
- Jose Williams
- Jacqueline Onassis
Today in Memphis, reported by Tom Jerrold, Ted Koppel reports from the Memphis airport, Jim Burns reports on the hunt for King's assassin, Jose Williams remember's Dr. King's final words. From NBC News: man on the street interviews with Gabe Pressman reporting, President Johnson speech, Robert F. Kennedy reflects in a speech, a statement from Jackie Onassis, commentary from ABC's Howard K. Smith.
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.
1968-04-14, CBS, 10 min.
Hanoi report with Robert Pierpoint reporting from Hawaii Johnson meets with South Korean leaders Kennedy honors Bay Of Pigs fighters, Bob Gregory reports. Sports with Harry Reasoner. Host: Harry Reasoner.
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.
1968-04-19, CBS, 29 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Martin Luther King
- Eric Sevareid
- Richard Nixon
- Bill Stout
- Roger Mudd
- Robert Kennedy
- Mike Wallace
- James Earl Ray
40-year-old James Earl Ray is identified as the assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King, Eric Sevareid reports. An extensive report on the details regarding the shooting by Mike Wallace and Bill Stout. Nixon predicts Robert Kennedy will run against him Communist nations seek their own communist ID's not relegated to duplicating the USSR. Robert Kennedy campaigns in California, Roger Mudd reports. Also, an excerpt of NBC News: Report on the North Korean crisis and "Pueblo." Report from the American crewmembers disparaging the US.
1968-05-06, CBS, 25 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Muhammad Ali
- Cassius Clay
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
- Wilson Hall
- George Severnson
- Carl Hayden
Walter Cronkite on location reports on the Indiana primaries On NBC, interviews by Wilson Hall Report on Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy (CBS) Demonstrations in Paris Report on upcoming peace talks North Vietnamese assaults near Saigon, George Severnson reports Newsmen killed by South Vietnamese Conviction of Muhammad Ali upheld-faces five-year prison term 90-year-old Senator Carl Hayden, Democrat, is retiring and will not run again. Host: Walter Cronkite.
1968-05-07, NBC, 9 min.
NBC-TV coverage of the Indiana primary returns. Herb Kaplow reports on Richard Nixon's Nebraska campaign Robert Kennedy has 45% of the Indiana vote, NBC News declares him the winner Senator Eugene McCarthy is interviewed by Liz Trotter. Anchors: Frank McGee and David Brinkley,