John F. Kennedy is sworn in as the 35th president of the United States. Live coverage from CBS and NBC news. Vice-President Lyndon Johnson is also sworn in. Poet Robert Frost recites a poem. NBC coverage from Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, Edwin Newman, and Ray Shearer. CBS coverage by Walter Cronkite and Nancy Hodgeman. 

JFK inaugural, Benediction,, Lyndon Baines Johnson is sworn in, Poem by Robert Frost, President elect John F. Kennedy is sworn in who states that this is not a victory party but a celebration."

Note: President John F. Kennedy held the first presidential news conference to be carried live on radio and television.                                                  

1963 TV movie. 

Once the heart of Soviet Russia and the center of the communist world, The Kremlin embodies the rich and fascinating cultural heritage of Moscow. This was the first time ever that an American film crew was granted permission to enter and discover the rich treasures and history of the government and system whose ideology swept through half the modern world in the 20th Century.

Edwin Newman narrates.                      

Broadcast at 11:15pm  preceding THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, NBC correspondent, Edwin Newman reports on the premiere of CLEOPATRA. At the Rivoli theater in New York City  NBC TV reporter, Dan Rabel  interviews Roddy McDowall, Joseph Mankiewicz and 20th Century head Spyros Skouras who claims CLEOPATRA  will be the greatest film in  motion picture history. NY Times film critic Leonard Probst gives his review of the film. 
In addition, we hear a three minute incisive review from New York Herald Tribune film critic, Judith Crist who would soon begin appearing on THE TODAY SHOW (1964-1973), reviewing films.. 

NOTE: Probst, who joined NBC NEWS in 1958, was one of the first drama critics to present opening-night reviews on television as an integral part of the news report. He served as a television drama critic until 1971, continuing his reviews on radio afterward.     

NOTE:  Film critic Judith Crist gives a scathing review about CLEOPATRA.                                       

President Kennedy taken to emergency room at Parkland Hospital in Dallas following shooting during his motorcade. A reaction to the shooting, report by Joseph Michaels. Wall Street to close at 2PM. 

Host: Edwin Newman.                     

Train from Paris to Istanbul. 

Narrator: Edwin Newman.            

Continuing live coverage of the 1964 Democratic National Convention from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. 
Governor John Connally of Texas places Lyndon Johnson's name into nomination for the presidency, Governor Pat Brown of California seconds the nomination, interview with President Johnson. NBC Newsman Edwin Newman interviews Mrs. Lillian Miller, (frequent studio audience guest at shows such as Jack Paar, Merv Griffin, and Johnny Carson Tonight Show) at the convention on her 90th birthday. Her first convention was in 1924.                        

Edwin Newman reports on today's news events.                         

NBC Newsman Edwin Newman reports on the mass killing in Austin, Texas in which Charles Whitman fired down from the Texas Clock Tower in Austin on August 1st, killing 14 people and wounding 31 others, one of whom died.                     

"WHAT'S GOING ON THERE?" A Republican news special with Richard Nixon talking to the people.

Moderator: Edwin Newman.               

The memoirs of Field Marshall General Robert Montgomery. An NBC News special with host Edwin Newman. Includes commercials.                       

The memoirs of field marshall Bernard Montgomery during the great 1942 British battle of the North African Campaign.

Narrated by Edwin Newman.           

President speaks to America for 43 minutes about Vietnam and his attempts at peace negotiations. He says the bombing of North Vietnam will be reduced. He announces he will not run for reelection in November. Anchor Edwin Newman evaluates the speech. Senators Walter Mondale, Henry Jackson, and Clifford Case comment. Also reporting for NBC News are Herb Kaplow, Elie Abel, Ray Scherer, and Charles Quinn. Also, an excerpt from CBS News on the speech. Roger Mudd and Dan Rather comment.                                        

A report on President Johnson's refusal to run for reelection. Dan Rather and Roger Mudd report. From WABC Radio "Perspective in New York." "Sell Out To Militants." A report on Adam Clayton Powell. From 1010 Wins, Brad Sherman interviews Richard Nixon. His comments about Johnson's refusal to run, the President at the lowest point of the year. comment by WINS Newsman Stan Brooks. Joe Resnick with comments on the Viet Cong. A report on WCBS Radio concerning Nassau County Executive Eugene Nickerson and his run for Jacob Javits New York Senate seat. He comments on President Johnson. NBC News with Edwin Newman: Elie Abel reports on LBJ, John Chancellor with commentary, Herb Kaplow reports on Nixon's next move, Ray Scherer reports from the White House on LBJ, Elie Abel interviews Eugene McCarthy,                                                     

An NBC News report with Edwin Newman.            

Live coverage and highlights from all three networks and Radio of Dr. Martin Luther King's Funeral.                                      

The funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King, 100,000 to 150,000 people in the march, how "Luther" was added to his name by Chet Huntley, Dr. King's beginnings.            

Today's events: A look back
Retrospect from Roger Mudd
March on Washington 8-28-63
Nobel Peace Prize acceptance
Response to "Black Power" ethic and incident with James Meredith
Open housing in Milwaukee (Dr. King interview)
Mountain top speech "non-violence" stand
Walter Cronkite comments on "Free At Last" tombstone
Charles Kuralt at Moorehouse College
Excerpt of NBC News with Chet Huntley and Edwin Newman


             

Live coverage of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, broadcast from The International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois.  Dates covered are August 26th, 27th, 29th, and 30th, 1968.   
Many hours archived. Specific segments monitored upon request.                    

NBC radio takes a look back at Woodstock. 

NBC newsman Edwin Newman reports.       

The latest national and international news with Edwin Newman.             

January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.




The guest is former American Burlesque star, Blaze Starr. The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.                          

Live coverage of the nation's 200th birthday from around the country. John Chancellor, David Brinkley, Betty Furness, Catherine Mackin, and Edwin Newman report.            

Live gavel to gavel NBC Television continuing live coverage of the 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

The Democratic Party tackles an all-day agenda.

THE CREDENTIALS REPORT precedes the traditional floor debate during which challenges to the legitimacy of some delegated are raised and resolved.

THE RULES REPORT nominates a woman as permanent chairman, fulfilling a mandate from the 1972 convention. Republican Lindy Boggs of Louisiana wins unanimously. 

THE PLATFORM REPORT lists the Democratic position on national issues. 
Among the goals: a complete overhaul of the tax system; enactment of a national health-insurance plan; and a $5 billion cut in defense spending. 

                   

Continuing live coverage of the 1976 Democratic National Convention from Madison Square Garden in New York City. 
Dates of coverage are July 15th and 16th, 1976.          

The first of three Presidential debates between incumbent President Gerald R. Ford and the Democratic candidate Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia from the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. This was the first Presidential debate in sixteen years and the first that an incumbent President participated in. The moderator is Edwin Newman.    

Please note: Due to technical difficulties, the debate lasted 60 minutes instead of the scheduled 90 minutes.         

The first of three Presidential debates between incumbent President Gerald R. Ford and the Democratic candidate Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia from the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. This was the first Presidential debate in sixteen years and the first that an incumbent President participated in. The moderator is Edwin Newman. Live radio coverage.  

Please note: Due to technical difficulties, the debate lasted 60 minutes instead of the scheduled 90 minutes.

Please see #9181 for details.                      

September 26, 1976 - July 26, 1981

THE BIG EVENT was the umbrella title for assorted movies and specials broadcast frequently throughout  the latter part of the 1970's. 

A 90 minute spoof of 1976's memorable and not so memorable news events.                       

Edwin Newman moderates this look into violence in America.  Reporters include Linda Ellerbee and Floyd Kalber. 

NBC pre-empted its entire prime-time schedule for this three hour study of violence in America, from street crime to movie mayhem.  
Profiled are the gunshot and stabbing victims in  Detroit, where the crime rate is reported t o be five times the national average; youth-gang members in New York's South Bronx, who talk about the omnipresence of violence in their lives; and concerned citizens of Friendship, Wisconsin (population: 641) where eight homicides have occurred in the past four years.

Other segments trace the role violence has played in American history and folklore; in sports like football and hockey; in movies ranging from  "The Great Train Robbery" (1903) to "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974); and on TV shows that, some say, may inure people to real-life violence.

Also investigated: child-abuse, wife-beating and rape, a sequence that includes an encounter session conducted in a prison between convicted rapists and victims of the crime. 

NOTE:  NBC REPORTS first appeared as a regularly scheduled serIes of investigative documentaries designed to probe and expose current issues. First broadcast September 12, 1972 - September 4, 1973 and then resuming on January 5, 1976, broadcasting a number of irregularly scheduled special NBC REPORTS that aired approximately once a month and continued into the 1980's.                      

A half hour special 11:30pm-Midnight panel discussion moderated by Edwin Newman about reactions to the NBC special, "Violence in America,"  telecast this evening from 8:00pm to 11:00pm.                                  

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 1970s, 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.




Guest Host: Orson Welles. This program is a 15-minute excerpt.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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 1970s, 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.




Johnny's guests are Foster Brooks, Edwin Newman, Carol Burnett, and Orson Welles. .                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Moderators Tom Brokaw, John Chancellor, and Edwin Newman examine Presidential elections. This is an excerpted program.         

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 1970s, 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.




Guest Host: David Steinberg. Final 60 minutes only.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

An NBC News special report on Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's two-day visit to Israel.