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1962-02-20, CBS, min.
John Glenn's orbital flight with Charles Collingwood and Walter Cronkite. A recap of the flight and press interviews with the Glenn family. President Kennedy also comments on the flight. NOTE: BOX SCORE IN SPACE RACE A COMPARISON OF THE ORBITAL FILGHTS OF American Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., and the Russian astronauts Maj. Yuri A. Gagarian and Maj. Gherman Titov: Date GLENN TITOV GAGARIN Launch Feb. 20, 1962 Aug. 6, 1961 April 12, 1961 Altitude (Miles) 100-160 110-159 110-187.75 Distance (Miles) 81,000 435,000 26,000 Speed (MPH) 17,350 17,750 17,400 Flight Time 4 Hrs. 56 Min. 25 Hrs. 15 Min. 1 Hr. 45 Min. No. of Orbits Three 17 One Weight of Craft 4,200 lbs. 10,430 10,460 Craft Name Friendship 7 Vostok 2 Vostok 1 Rocket Thrust 360,000 lbs. 800,000 lbs. 800,000 lbs. Weightlessness 4 Hrs. 45 Mins. 24 Hrs. 59 Mins. 89.1 Mins.
1962-02-23, WCBS, 25 min.
Walter Cronkite reviews astronaut John Glenn's first United States manned orbital flight.1962-02-25, WCBS, 26 min.
Walter Cronkite visits the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas, and talks with Dr. William Menninger and Dr. Karl Menninger about the past and present of psychiatry.1962-03-18, WCBS, 25 min.
Walter Cronkite narrates the history of the American and British suffragette from 1900 to 1920.1962-03-25, CBS, min.
October 20th, 1957-September, 1969 Walter Cronkite hosted this Sunday-evening documentary series, that presented filmed reports on a wide variety of historical and scientific subjects. In January of 1967, the show's title was changed to The Twenty-First Century. Episode: Get The Graf Spee, reconstruction of events that led to the scuttling of the famed Nazi battleship (The German Sea Raider) in Montevideo harbor on December 17, 1939. German sea raider.
1962-04-01, WCBS, min.
An examination of the human factors to be considered in space travel. Included are films of weightlessness tests, gravity studies and a look at the mental rigors of space travel as two airmen undergo 17 days ia a mock-up capsule. Also, a discussion of nutrition with Beatrice Finkelstein; optical challenges with Otto Schueller, and radiation perils with Dr. Herman J. Schaeffer.
1962-04-01, WCBS, 25 min.
Walter Cronkite narrated this documentary on the human factors that had to be considered in future space travel, seven years before Neil Armstrong actually landed on the moon.#11166: FRIENDSHIP 7 AND JOHN GLENN
Order1962-04-09, CBS, min.
Film covering Lt. Col. John Glenn's space flight, prepared by the General Dynamics Corporation for NASA. The program will have voice over narration by CBS News correspondent Walter Cronkite.
1962-04-11, CBS, min.
May 3,1948 - April 13,1962 Douglas Edwards with the News Original title: CBS Television News On May 3, 1948, Douglas Edwards began "The CBS-TV News," a regular 15-minute nightly newscast later named "Douglas Edwards with the News." It was broadcast nationally weeknights at 7:30 PM (EST). This was the first regularly scheduled weekday television news program in American history. It should be noted that prior to the historic premiere May 3, 1948 weekday CBS-TV News broadcast there were other CBS TV News broadcasts and anchors dating back to Larry LeSuer, doing a 15 minute newscast beginning in June 1946 on Thursday evenings and Saturday evenings with also Tom O’Connor handling the weekend newscast as well. On November 30, 1956, the first network news show to be videotaped for rebroadcast to the West Coast was achieved. This video tape is not known to exist today as is most of all of Douglas' news broadcasts, in any broadcast form. On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite succeeded Edwards as CBS's evening newscaster. Douglas Edwards continued to broadcast the local WCBS nightly weekly newscast. He also did a five-minute daytime newscast until April 1, 1988. NOTE: This was the third from last CBS NEWS WITH DOUGLAS EDWARDS newscast with Douglas Edwards at the anchor desk, ending am amazing fourteen year run. Five days later Walter Cronkite would replace Edwards in that chair. News reported include: President Kennedy condemns irresponsibility of steel companies in raising the price of steel, Byron White's appointment as a Supreme Court justice is approved, Fidel Castro to release some sick Cuban POW's, George Rockwell Nazi troopers arrive in New York, talk about their movement.
1962-05-11, CBS, min.
April 16th, 1962 - March 6, 1981 On April 16th, 1962, Walter Cronkite made his debut as the anchor of the CBS Evening News replacing Douglas Edwards. He was not only the anchorman for the network newscast, but also served as its "managing editor." the dual position gave him considerable latitude in the selection, timing and arrangement of the day's news stories. It was during Cronkite's early says at anchor that the nightly broadcasts expanded from fifteen to thirty minutes. The first half-hour show aired September 2, 1963, a week ahead of NBC's Huntley-Brinkley first expanded newscast and featured a special interview with President John F. Kennedy. Color broadcasts of the evening news began early in 1966, about two months after NBC's. During this year most Network television transitioned from Black And White to Color. From the late 1960's until his retirement in 1977, Eric Sevareid commentated on The CBS Evening News. NOTE: Moving images of Walter Cronkite reading the news in his studio every night for six years (1962–August 2, 1968) are mostly gone and not extant in any broadcast form. Exceptions are his coverage of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 and the November 1963 events in Dallas, Texas: the JFK assassination, the shootings of police officer J. D. Tippit and Lee Oswald and all three funerals, as well as his introduction of the Beatles and his criticism of the Vietnam War. Douglas Edwards anchored the live five-minute segment The CBS Afternoon News five afternoons a week between 1962 and 1966. He started the segment immediately after the twenty-five minute broadcast of the Goodson-Todman game show To Tell The Truth. Not one second from four years' worth of The CBS Afternoon News was preserved in any way. Archival Television Audio original off the air sound recordings of network and local television news broadcasts, pre-1968, are extremely rare and not preserved at The Library of Congress, Paley Center for Media or UCLA Film & TV Archive. Communist push deepens into Laos, the Senate led by Senator Thomas Dodd investigates sex and violence in TV programs such as the CBS drama, "Route 66," stock market reversal for the sixth day in a row, future planetary vehicles discussed by space expert. CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite (1962–1981) ANCHOR: Walter Cronkite 1962-1981 EMINENT CORRESPONDENTS INCLUDE: Roger Mudd 1963-1980 Eric Sevareid 1963-1977 Bill Plant 1968-1980 Robert Pierpoint 1963-1980 Charles Kuralt 1968-1975 Bob Schieffer 1975-1980 Dan Rather 1963-1980 Richard Threlkeld 1968-1977 Bruce Morton 1968-1980 Lesley Stahl 1974-1980 Harold Dow 1974-1980 Marvin Kalb 1963-1979 George Herman 1963-1975 Nelson Benton 1963-1968 Bob Gregory 1968 Harry Reasoner 1963-1980 Bernard Kalb 1963-1979 Terry Drinkwater 1974-1975 Bob McNamara 1977-1980 Ed Bradley 1978-1980
1962-05-24, CBS, 26 min.
Live coverage from all three networks of the "Aurora 7" fourth USA spaceflight launch with naval officer Scott Carpenter. Joined in progress at T-15 minutes (7:19 AM EST.). Carpenter was the second American astronaut to orbit in space. From Mercury Control, Shorty Powers. CBS TV coverage by Walter Cronkite. ABC and NBC reports with correspondents Jay Barbee, LIsa Howard, Bill Ryan. There is a "hold" at 11 minutes because of fog. Charles Von Freud earlier interview with John Carpenter. Countdown is picked up. Launch time 7:45 AM EST. count down at T-5 minutes and counting.
#13676: YOU ARE THERE
Order1962-06-03, CBS, min.
February 1st, 1953-October 13th, 1957 (CBS) September 11th, 1971-September 2nd, 1972 (CBS) Walter Cronkite was the host and chief correspondent for this Sunday afternoon program that began on radio in 1947. Each week a well-known historical event was recreated and the leading figures in each episode were interviewed by CBS news correspondents. The show was revived on September 11th, 1971, and was aimed at children. Cronkite was host and correspondent for both versions of the program. Today's episode: A Re-Run "Chamberlain At Munich."
1962-07-23, NBC, min.
A recap of today's events. Also, a review of the original "Telstar 1" launching on July 13th and TV transmissions. The Future of satellite TV is discussed. Host: Chet Huntley. Highlights: From all three networks. "America To Europe." London To the USA, Walter Cronkite (CBS) 3 PM Eastern time talks to and views England, Niagara Falls, the Rio Grande River, Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, Chicago, John F. Kennedy press conference. Chet Huntley views Mount Rushmore and the Morman Tabernacle Choir in Utah. CBS newsman Douglas Edwards mentions Walter Cronkite is receiving the first picture today.
1962-08-06, WCBS, 6 min.
Walter Cronkite, who began anchoring the CBS Evening News only three and a half months prior to this newscast, reports on the death of Marilyn Monroe. By closed circuit television, he also discusses the tragic death with Kim Novak and signs off the air with his familiar "And That's The Way It Is Aug. 6th 1962." Partial Transcript: Walter Cronkite: "Good Evening from the CBS News Headquarters in New York." Announcer: "This is the Evening News Edition of CBS News with Walter Cronkite. Brought to you by Dristan. WC: " Capturing the world attention caused by her death. Even the Russians today sat in judgement calling her a victim of Hollywood. In Hollywood today a team of doctors and psychiatrists were still trying to determine exactly what she was a victim of. Her own hand or an accident? But the coroners inquest can only tell us how Marilyn Monroe died, and not why? Why with everything to live for with fame and fortune in their grasp are so many of our movie queens desperately unhappy. By closed circuit television I asked that question to Miss Kim Novak in Hollywood this afternoon. Kim Novak responds and discusses her insight with Walter Cronkite in a four minute segment.
#7444: TWENTIETH CENTURY, THE
Order1962-09-09, CBS, 00 min.
October 20th, 1957-September, 1969 Walter Cronkite hosted this Sunday-evening documentary series, that presented filmed reports on a wide variety of historical and scientific subjects. In January of 1967, the show's title was changed to The Twenty-First Century. The jazz of Dave Brubeck. This show originally aired on December 31st, 1961.
1962-09-12, CBS, min.
October 2, 1961 - August 30, 1963 Harry Reasoner and Mary Fickett are hosts for this live half-hour weekday series which deals with a variety of subjects, including art, science, history, fashion, travel, medicine, education, marriage, and customs. Included is a daily news report by Reasoner. Many celebrities also drop by and discuss their past, present and future career with Fickett and Reasoner. Hosts: Harry Reasoner and Mary Fickett. Today's guests are Walter Cronkite, Bob Considine, and war correspondent Hal Boyle.
1962-11-06, ABC, min.
- David Brinkley
- Walter Cronkite
- Chet Huntley
- John Chancellor
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Harry Reasoner
- Robert Trout
- William Scranton
- Richard Nixon
- Howard K. Smith
- George Romney
- Lisa Howard
Richard Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, George Romney, and William Scranton run for Governor in their respective states of California, New York, Michigan, and Pennslyvania. Highlights: Walter Cronkite talks to Governor-Elect Pat Brown, Harry Reasoner, CBS News, local NYC returns with Robert Trout (WCBS-TV), Howard K. Smith, and Lisa Howard reporting for ABC News. Edwin Newman, Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, and John Chancellor reporting for NBC News. Governor William Scranton of Pennsylvania gives a victory speech.
#13873: ELECTION RETURNS
Order1962-11-06, NBC, 36 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Chet Huntley
- John Chancellor
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Jacob Javits
- Robert Trout
- Edward Kennedy
- William Scranton
- Richard M. Nixon
- Howard K. Smith
- John Wingate
- George Romney
- Pat Brown
- Lisa Howard
- Edward Newman
Election day returns with coverage by ABC, NBC, CBS, WOR TV...William Scranton, George Romney, Pat Brown, Nelson Rockefeller, and Jacob Javits all win elections in their respective states.
1962-12-12, CBS, min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Fred Friendly
- Edward R. Murrow
- Edward Teller
- Fred Hoyle
- Sir Bernard Lovell
- Robert Brcewell
- Robert Parks
October 27,1959- Documentaries produced by CBS Television usually telecast as Specials. Fred Friendly produced the series for the first several years. Most notable broadcast that put this iconic documentary series of specials on the map was Edward R. Murrow reporting HARVEST OF SHAME (NOVEMBER 25, 1960) about the plight of the American farm worker and the shocking conditions in which farm laborers live, travel and labor in American fields and orchids. This report shows the flight of Venus space-pro Mariner 11, scheduled to navigate our planet a distance of 21,000 miles in two days (12/12/62). Also, an overview of humankind's efforts to explore deep space and a look at the possibilities of life on other planets. Interviewed arr project director Robert Parks and scientists Edward Teller, Sir Bernard Lovell, and Robert Bracewell. A news special on the US Venus probe. Walter Cronkite Reports. .
1962-12-18, CBS, min.
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan meets President Kennedy in the Bahamas to discuss Skybolt, the Congo, the European Common Market, James Donovan is in the last stages of negotiations to free 1200 invasion prisoners from Castro's Cuba, the US will pay $62 million dollars in ransom (in form of medicines and food), Attorney General Robert Kennedy returns from Brazilian trip. Anchor: Walter Cronkite.
#13922: CBS REPORTS
Order1962-12-19, CBS, min.
October 27,1959- Documentaries produced by CBS Television usually telecast as Specials. Fred Friendly produced the series for the first several years. Most notable broadcast that put this iconic documentary series of specials on the map was Edward R. Murrow reporting HARVEST OF SHAME (NOVEMBER 25, 1960) about the plight of the American farm worker and the shocking conditions in which farm laborers live, travel and labor in American fields and orchids CBS News presents a special report: "Sabotage in South Africa." A look at life in South Africa under the controversial apartheid policy and on the activities and opinions of proponents and opponents of the segregationist policy and of recent decrees that make the act of speaking out against apartheid one of sabotage and punishable by death. Walter Cronkite reports.
1963-01-31, CBS, 20 min.
Topics: Relations are strained between the US and Canada regarding joint nuclear arms, Canadians accuse the US of unwarranted intrusion, Jimmy Hoffa cites US pressure against him on granting bail bonds, James Meredith registers at Mississippi University for the second semester, President Kennedy appoints Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. as the undersecretary of commerce, New York State Senator Kenneth Keating charges a Soviet buildup in Cuba, a recap of the first satellite launching five years ago today.
1963-02-09, CBS, 23 min.
October 20th, 1957-September, 1969 Walter Cronkite hosted this Sunday-evening documentary series, that presented filmed reports on a wide variety of historical and scientific subjects. In January of 1967, the show's title was changed to The Twenty-First Century. Episode: Anzio- One of World War 11's bloodiest battles with an estimated 30,000 casualties. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.
1963-03-19, CBS, min.
CBS newsman Walter Cronkite narrates this special on illegal bookmaking in a Boston Store. Narrator: Walter Cronkite. NOTE: The original broadcast was telecast on November 30, 1961. It was banned in Boston Massachusetts until this rebroadcast, shown for the first time.
1963-04-21, WCBS, 25 min.
Walter Cronkite narrates and traces the changing role of the hero in movies and TV westerns since the turn of the century. Stanley Kramer and William S. Hart, among others, are heard.
1963-05-15, , 51 min.
Coverage of Major Gordon Cooper's orbital space flight. A sixth attempt to man in space. All networks. The countdown begins at T-27 minutes. Includes coverage from Walter Cronkite and Douglas Edwards (CBS) and Frank McGee (NBC) news.
1963-05-19, CBS, min.
The reception and press conference for astronaut Gordon Cooper. Host: Walter Cronkite.
1963-07-10, CBS, min.
A live discussion between former President Eisenhower in the US, Eden in London, Monnet from Brussels, and Von Brentano from Bonn-all via Telestar 11 and moderated by Walter Cronkite.
1963-09-02, WCBS, 30 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Henry Cabot Lodge
- John F. Kennedy
- Dan Rather
- Nelson Benton
- Bernard Kalb
- Henry Cabot
- Peter Kalisher
- Ted Mack
- Eric Sevareid
Walter Cronkite anchors the first network half-hour daily prime time news program. Till now news was telecast for fifteen minutes, weekday evenings. This first half-hour show features a special Cronkite interview with President John F. Kennedy...less than twelve weeks prior to Kennedy's assassination. Nelson Benton reports on anxious moments in Alabama as school integration is being tested. Dan Rather reports from Louisiana on Negro demonstrations. Bernard Kalb reports on Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, and Eric Sevareid comments on today's 69 year old Labor Day Holiday. From Tokyo, Peter Kalisher reports on the first Broadway play to be staged in Japan, "My Fair Lady." Walter Cronkite signs off. This broadcast includes original commercials used throughout the telecast: Paxton Cigarettes, Ted Mack for Geritol, Annacin tablets, and Crest toothpaste.1963-09-02, CBS, 30 min.
April 16, 1962-March 6, 1981. On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite replaced Douglas Edwards and became the anchor on "The CBS Evening News" which ran 15 minutes Monday thru Friday in primetime. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963.1963-09-02, CBS, min.
Earlier today, an excerpt from President John F. Kennedy's interview on the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite. Includes commercials promoting CBS shows.
1963-09-02, CBS, 23 min.
First extended broadcast of the CBS EVENING NEWS. It is now thirty minutes, extended from fifteen minutes. Host: Walter Cronkite.
1963-09-09, CBS, min.
Alabama Governor George Wallace blocks three students in Birmingham, Alabama, Eric Sevareid speaks about Barry Goldwater.
1963-09-09, NBC, 18 min.
October 29th, 1956-July 31st, 1970. The Huntley-Brinkley report replaced the Camel News Caravan with John Cameron Swayze on October 29th, 1956. Originally a fifteen-minute news broadcast it was expanded to a half-hour on September 9th, 1963, a week after the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite expanded to a half-hour. Chet Huntley was in New York City and David Brinkley was in Washington, DC. Topics: An interview with President Kennedy (first 12 minutes), a report on the presidential campaign of Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater, (Goldwater is interviewed), David Brinkley receives a telegram from CBS evening news anchor Walter Cronkite congratulating Chet Huntley and David Brinkley on the premiere of their first thirty-minute newscast. The first thirty-minute Huntley-Brinkley newscast.
1963-09-09, CBS, 28 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Barry Goldwater
- Nikita Khrushchev
- Eric Sevareid
- George Wallace
- John F. Kennedy
- Lyndon Johnson
- Madame Nhu
An angry President Kennedy accuses George Wallace of civil rights violations, state troopers bar negroes at schools in Alabama, hundreds of students riot against the South Vietnam Government, a report from South Vietnam, Reds step up fighting, Madame Nhu leaves Saigon for a tour, Chinese Reds attack Khrushchev, Lyndon Johnson is tiring in a tour of Norway, an interview with Senator Barry Goldwater, he comments on coming presidential prospects, a comment by Eric Sevareid on Goldwater and the Republicans.
1963-09-25, CBS, 19 min.
Walter Cronkite presents the Evening News on CBS Television. Stories include the John Profumo scandal.
1963-10-07, CBS, min.
President Kennedy signs the nuclear test ban treaty, the UN wants to send an observer to Saigon, Madame Nhu's comments irritate US officials, may reduce aid to the country, Cuba attacks the US at the UN, Adlai Stevenson in reply.
1963-10-11, CBS, min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Konrad Adenauer
- Barry Goldwater
- John F. Kennedy
- Dwight Eisenhower
- Edith Piaf
- Franlin Roosevelt Jr.
Crisis at the Berlin Wall, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer resigns, politics with comments by Barry Goldwater, President Kennedy, and Dwight Eisenhower, Vietnam report, French singer-songwriter Edith Piaf has died, Franklin Roosevelt Jr visits the White House, Host: Walter Cronkite.
1963-10-14, CBS, min.
Vietnam combat report, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer retires, he blasts the US-Russian wheat deal in an interview, GI flees to Reds.
1963-10-29, CBS, min.
Actor Adolphe Menjou dies at age 73. Walter Cronkite reports.
1963-10-30, CBS, min.
President Kennedy is in Philadelphia to speak at a fund raising event. Host: Walter Cronkite.
1963-11-01, CBS, min.
Coup in Saigon, President Kennedy in Philadelphia, comment from President Kennedy, Barry Goldwater comments, JFK comments he would like Lyndon Johnson to be his vice-presidential running mate again in 1964, President Kennedy comments on the space race. Includes commercials.
1963-11-19, CBS, min.
Highlights: Pro Castro Commandos in Venezuela, Philip Scheffler reports, Vietnam: bomb a day in South Vietnam, Richard C. Hottelet reports, George Herman reports on the TFX controversy, new disasters in Haiti, bombings at the University of Alabama, 100 year commemoration of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address speech, New York Stock Exchange, Harry Reasoner reports. Includes commercials Hosted by Walter Cronkite
1963-11-20, CBS, 25 min.
Highlights: Cambodia elections, Iraq students take over embassy, report of Congo unrest, Khrushchev gets a rocking chair, In Rome, Pope Paul VI favors increased Bishop powers, Winston Burdett reports. Absolution of all Jews for death of Christ, person who arrested Anne Frank revealed as Austrian police officer Karl Silberbauer following two year hunt. Host: Walter Cronkite. Joined in progress.
1963-11-20, CBS, min.
Highlights: a report on the TFX Fighter Plane, Roger Mudd reports, Jimmy Hoffa news update, Eric Sevareid commentary on organized crime, one billion trading stamps shipped to housewives in the United Kingdom. Host: Walter Cronkite.
#937: CBS FIRST LIVE BULLETIN AND LIVE COVERAGE OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY'S ASSASSINATION AND FUNERAL
Order1963-11-22, WCBS, 150 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry S. Truman
- Richard M. Nixon
- John F. Kennedy
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Mike Wallace
- Harry Reasoner
- Robert Pierpoint
- Dan Rather
- Abraham Lincoln
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Henry Whey
- Roger Mudd
- Nelson Benton
- Eddie Barker
- Eric Sevareid
- John Connally
- Lee Harvey Oswald
- Charles Von Fremd
- Lyndon B. Johnson
"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).
1963-11-22, WCBS, 154 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Charles Kuralt
- John F. Kennedy
- Harry Reasoner
- Dan Rather
- George Herman
- Adlai E. Stevenson
- Lady Bird Johnson
- Jerry Hill
- Lee Harvey Oswald
- Charles Von Fremd
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Bill Mercer
- Charles DeGaulle
- Medgar Evers
- Rose Kennedy
- Nakita Khrushchev
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.
1963-11-22, CBS, 300 min.
Five hours (1:30 to 6:30PM) of live coverage anchored by Walter Cronkite, covering the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
1963-11-22, CBS, 120 min.
Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Bulletins and continuous coverage anchored by Walter Cronkite.
1963-11-24, CBS, min.
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.