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155 records found for Eric Sevareid
1956-10-28, WCBS, 8 min.
The Sunday Night News (15 minutes from 11:00 - 11:15pm) provided a weekly anchoring role for Walter Cronkite at WCBS in New York. He originally served as anchor of the network's 15-minute late Sunday Night News "UP TO THE MINUTE" from 1951 to 1955, at which time the title was changed to simply CBS SUNDAY NIGHT NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE. The Premiere broadcast on April 17, 1955 during this transition was the only occasion that this newscast was broadcast in color during the run of this weekend Sunday newscast concluding its final broadcast with Walter Cronkite anchoring on April 22, 1962. The following Sunday, April 29, 1962 Eric Sevareid would replace Cronkite as anchor. NOTE: After extensive research there appears to be no surviving broadcasts of this Sunday night News broadcast, with the exception of eleven episodes archived (AUDIO ONLY) in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc., including the archives at The Paley Center for Media, UCLA Film & TV Archive, Library of Congress, other prominent national news repositories, and non- extant in any private collection or posted on media platforms. Hungary announces victory over Russian troops as fighting continues, in New York City, Hungarians march before UN Plaza. Russia denounces Hungarian and US governments, Polish conclave in Warsaw cheers their new premier. Isreal undergoes mobilization, a report on the Olympic trials. NOTE: The October 28, 1956 telecast is the earliest Walter Cronkite Sunday Evening News television broadcast known to exist in any broadcast form. Walter Cronkite reads the CBS News (1956-1968) If one remembers any of Cronkite’s NEWS broadcasts prior to August 5 1968, one must have an excellent memory. Though he was “the most trusted man in America” for decades, most of his bulletins and live TV CBS NEWS studio broadcasts from the 1950's &1960's no longer survive. Until 1968, only a handful of air checks have been extant. The most known, reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Sadly, thousands of his his reports televised on CBS television were erased or discarded, prior to 1968 and not mindfully archived by CBS until 1974...previously thought not worthy of saving.
#13080: ELECTION RETURNS, THE
Order1956-11-06, WCBS, 48 min.
Election returns from all three networks. Bob Wilson with late return reports, CBS coverage from Walter Cronkite, Richard C.Hottelet, Leonard Hall predicts Eisenhower victory, H.V. Kaltenborn editorial on Eisenhower's victory, a report on the Jacob Javits Senate race, Stevenson concession speech.
#13128: YEARS OF CRISES: 1956
Order1956-12-30, CBS, 24 min.
- Howard K. Smith
- Robert Pierpoint
- Daniel Schorr
- Eric Sevareid
- David Schoenbrun
- Edward R. Murrow
- Richard C. Hottelet
- Winston Burdett
Newsmen Howard K. Smith, Richard C. Hottelet, Robert Pierpoint, Eric Sevareid, Winston Burdett, Daniel Schorr, and David Schoenbrun comment on the top news stories of 1956, particularly the Middle East and communism. Edward R. Murrow is the moderator.
1957-07-07, CBS, 4 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry S. Truman
- Eric Sevareid
- John F. Kennedy
- Dwight Eisenhower
- Hubert Humphrey
- Juan Peron
The Sunday Night News (15 minutes from 11:00 - 11:15pm) provided a weekly anchoring role for Walter Cronkite at WCBS in New York. He originally served as anchor of the network's 15-minute late Sunday Night News "UP TO THE MINUTE" from 1951 to 1955, at which time the title was changed to simply CBS SUNDAY NIGHT NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE. The Premiere broadcast on April 17, 1955 during this transition was the only occasion that this newscast was broadcast in color during the run of this weekend Sunday newscast concluding its final broadcast with Walter Cronkite anchoring on April 22, 1962. The following Sunday, April 29, 1962 Eric Sevareid would replace Cronkite as anchor. NOTE: After extensive research there appears to be no surviving broadcasts of this Sunday night News broadcast, with the exception of eleven episodes archived (AUDIO ONLY) in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc., including the archives at The Paley Center for Media, UCLA Film & TV Archive, Library of Congress, other prominent national news repositories, and non- extant in any private collection or posted on media platforms. Highlights: Holiday crowds visit the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, Truman claims the presidency is a "tough and terrible job, CBS News Correspondent Eric Sevareid interviews former President Harry Truman, Venezuela and Argentina break off diplomatic relations over failure of Venezuela to expel former Argentina President Juan Peron, Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts, and Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota oppose President Dwight Eisenhower's foreign policy with Russia related to satellites. NOTE: One of the earliest archived CBS SUNDAY NIGHT NEWS WITH WALTER CRONITE extant broadcasts, in any media format. At this time Cronkite would do one fifteen TV newscast a week on Sunday nights from 11:00pm to 11:15pm...almost five years before he would anchor the prime-time CBS EVENING NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE five evenings a week.
1957-12-06, CBS, 4 min.
Eric Sevareid was an American author and CBS news journalist from 1939 to 1977. He became a fixture on CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite form 1965 to 1977 giving commentaries at the end of thousands of broadcasts. In July 1965, he was the last journalist to interview Adlai Stevenson at the U.S. embassy in London just days prior to his death. Sevareid always considered himself a writer first and often felt uneasy behind a microphone and even less comfortable on television. Eric Sevareid appeared in or on CBS coverage of every presidential election from 1948 to 1976, the year before his retirement. From Washington D.C. CBS analysis with Eric Sevareid. Highlights: Comment on Vanguard satellite failure, a question on publicity given to launching.
#10232: FABULOUS FIFTIES
Order1960-01-31, CBS, 120 min.
- Henry Fonda
- Eric Sevareid
- Mary Martin
- Julie Andrews
- Rex Harrison
- Dick Van Dyke
- Shelley Berman
- Jackie Gleason
- Ethel Merman
- Arthur Godfrey
- Roger Bannister
- Mike Nichols
- Elaine May
- Betty Comden
- Adolph Green
- Suzy Parker
- Richard Avedon
- Charles Eames
- Ray Eames
- Leland Hayward
- Roy Camanella
- Kurt Carlsen
- William Anderson
- Edmund Hillary
A two hour SPECIAL (live, tape, film) as Television takes a look at the decade just ended, the 1950's, its very first. Henry Fonda is the host for this two hour show. Jackie Gleason's career is reviewed and he performs the "Sid, Old Kid" number from his Broadway musical "Take Me Along." Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews present "My Fair Lady" songs. Rex: "I'm an Ordinary Man," Julie: "Just You Wait." Shelley Berman, and Mike Nichols and Elaine May, comedians who were introduced in the Fifties, lampoon psychiatry. Dick Van Dyke pantomimes dance crazes of the decade. His partner for this comedy sequence is Maria Karnilova. Betty Comden and Adolph Green satirize cultural developments of the Fifties. Suzy Parker represents the American woman in "The Creature," a film sequence created by Richard Avedon. Charles and Ray Eames also have contributed film features. Television and Movies are highlighted in clips from outstanding productions, including memorable the Mary Martin-Ethel Merman TV Show produced by Leland Hayward, who also has produced tonight's show. Excerpts from records illustrate music of the fifties. News Events of the decade are recalled by eyewitnesses. The voices of these men are heard: Arthur Godfrey, sports stars Roy Campanella, and Roger Bannister, sea captain Kurt Carlsen, submarine camp;ain William Anderson, explorer Edmund Hillary. Eric Sevareid provides commentary during the show, which consists of live, tape, and film elements.1962-06-03, CBS, 4 min.
April 29, 1962 - February 10, 1963 After Walter Cronkite ended anchoring this CBS Sunday Night weekly 15 minute News broadcast, which he had been doing since 1955, Eric Sevareid replaced him for a run of 38 weeks. This one extant broadcast example is one of only two known surviving broadcast (video or audio) that represents this series, archived by Archival Television Audio, Inc. Boeing 737 disaster crash in Paris considered the worst airline disaster in commercial airline history. 130 passengers and crew dead. CBS correspondent Robert Kleiman reports from Paris. The plane contained art lovers from Atlanta, Georgia. Harold Macmillan happy after visiting French president De Gaulle. A report on Algiers war cease fire. John Connally campaigning for governor of Texas. Russia accuses the US on the proposed nuclear test. NOTE: Eric Sevareid was an American author and CBS news journalist from 1939 to 1977. He became a fixture on CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite form 1965 to 1977 giving commentaries at the end of thousands of broadcasts. In July 1965, he was the last journalist to interview Adlai Stevenson at the U.S. embassy in London just days prior to his death. Sevareid always considered himself a writer first and often felt uneasy behind a microphone and even less comfortable on television. Eric Sevareid appeared in or on CBS coverage of every presidential election from 1948 to 1976, the year before his retirement.1962-09-02, CBS, min.
April 29, 1962 - February 10, 1963 After Walter Cronkite ended anchoring this CBS Sunday Night weekly 15 minute News broadcast, which he had been doing since 1955, Eric Sevareid replaced him for a run of 38 weeks. This one extant broadcast example is one of only two known surviving broadcast (video or audio) that represents this series, archived by Archival Television Audio, Inc. Iranian earthquake report from Mongolia, the Soviets agree to supply Cuba with arms and technicians, the Klu Klux Klan is reactivated in Louisiana opposed to integration and communism, Russian military convoy is delayed at Checkpoint Charlie on way to memorial in West Berlin, US rocket on the way to Venus, scientists attempt to shift course and speed of the "Mariner 11" to insure Venus probe, 350 die in traffic accidents.
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, Anacin tablets, and Crest toothpaste. NOTE: CBS Evening News appearances On November 22, 1963, Sevareid joined Walter Cronkite on CBS television with a commentary about the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the road ahead for the new president, Lyndon Johnson. From 1964 to his 1977 retirement from the network, Sevareid's two-minute segments on the CBS Evening News (anchored by Cronkite) inspired his admirers to dub him "The Grey Eminence IN ACTUALITY ERIC SEVAREID BEGAN DOING COMMENTARIES AT THE END OF CBS EVENING NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE LONG BEFORE NOVEMBER 22, 1963 ON AN IRREGULAR BASIS.
1963-09-09, CBS, min.
Alabama Governor George Wallace blocks three students in Birmingham, Alabama, Eric Sevareid speaks about Barry Goldwater.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.
1963-11-20, 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).1963-11-27, WCBS, 51 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry S. Truman
- Edward R. Murrow
- John F. Kennedy
- George Herman
- Sander Vanocur
- William H. Lawrence
- Eric Sevareid
- Lyndon B. Johnson
This unscheduled special highlights past conversations with Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy. Shown are Harry S. Truman interviewed by Edward R. Murrow in 1958, Dwight D. Eisenhower by Walter Cronkite in 1961, and John F. Kennedy by three correspondents including William H. Lawrence and Sander Vanocur in December of 1962. Moderator is Eric Sevareid. Reporters are Harry Reasoner and George Herman. President Lyndon B. Johnson is heard at the conclusion of the telecast.#14393: CBS SPECIAL: YEAR OF CRISIS
Order1964-01-01, CBS, min.
Special correspondents report the news events of 1963 and meaning for the year ahead. Host: Eric Sevareid.
1964-02-10, CBS, min.
Eric Sevareid comments on the Beatles including their trip to New York City and appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show last night. Host: Eric Devareid.
#14460: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1964-03-02, CBS, min.
Jack Ruby trial in furor, New York City Mayor Robert Wagner's wife dies, General Douglas MacArthur enters the hospital. Eric Sevareid comments on the New Hampshire primary,
1964-03-06, CBS, min.
The Jack Ruby trial continues, comments from CBS newsman Eric Sevareid, Dean Rusk comments on "neutralization" for South Vietnam, a battle report from Vietnam.
1964-03-26, CBS, 10 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Douglas MacArthur
- Cassius Clay
- Eric Sevareid
- Muhammad Ali
- Martin Luther King
- Malcolm X
- Roger Mudd
The civil rights bill is brought before the Senate-comment from Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, Roger Mudd reports, racial problems in Florida, General Douglas MacArthur is in good condition in hospital, Robert MacNamara urges continued support for Vietnam, "The Long, Twilight Struggle", Eric Sevareid editorial on Cassius Clay and "his courage at 22 years of age." Clay fails an army mental exam, comment by Clay, announces his new name, Muhammad Ali, Birchite professor attacks Robert Kennedy and comments on the "communist conspiracy," Eric Sevareid comments on "plots to take over." Subbing for Walter Cronkite is Harry Reasoner.
1964-03-26, CBS, 10 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Harry Reasoner
- Douglas MacArthur
- Cassius Clay
- Eric Sevareid
- Muhammad Ali
- Martin Luther King
- Malcolm X
- Roger Mudd
The civil rights bill is brought before the Senate-comment from Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, Roger Mudd reports, racial problems in Florida, General Douglas MacArthur is in good condition in hospital, Robert MacNamara urges continued support for Vietnam, "The Long, Twilight Struggle", Eric Sevareid editorial on Cassius Clay and "his courage at 22 years of age." Clay fails an army mental exam, comment by Clay, announces his new name, Muhammad Ali, Birchite professor attacks Robert Kennedy and comments on the "communist conspiracy," Eric Sevareid comments on "plots to take over." Duplicate of #14475. Subbing for Walter Cronkite is Harry Reasoner.
1964-08-26, WCBS, 193 min.
- Harry S. Truman
- John F. Kennedy
- Lynda Bird Johnson
- Mike Wallace
- Harry Reasoner
- Warren Magnuson
- Bill McQueen
- Adlai E. Stevenson
- Roger Mudd
- Lady Bird Johnson
- Eric Sevareid
- Robert Trout
- Henry Jackson
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Robert F. Kennedy
- Jim Jensen
A film on the career of Lyndon Baines Johnson is shown at the Democratic National convention with commentary from Eric Sevareid. Robert Trout and Roger Mudd anchor this 34th convention. Coverage includes a speech by Washington State Senator Henry Jackson who praises John F. Kennedy. N.Y. State Chairman Bill McQueen is interviewed on the floor by correspondent Mike Wallace. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy is introduced and is given a huge 14 min. ovation during which time there is a commentary from Trout, Mudd and Eric Sevareid in the CBS booth. Robert Kennedy praises his brother in a brief 9 min. speech. Pennsylvania's Senator, Democratic candidate Genevieve Black introduces ambassador to the United Nations, Adlai Stevenson, who speaks for 12 min. "Happy Birthday" is sung by the convention to Lyndon Johnson. Warren Magnuson of Washington State introduces the Vice Presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey, who gives a 24 min. acceptance speech. Harry S. Truman's telegram is read to the convention floor. Hubert Humphrey introduces President Lyndon B. Johnson who gives a 36 min. Acceptance speech. Mike Wallace gets reactions from Lady Bird Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson. There is a final commentary from Robert Trout. There are also additional reports from WCBS and Jim Jensen and from Harry Reasoner.1964-08-27, WCBS, 193 min.
- John F. Kennedy
- Lynda Bird Johnson
- Mike Wallace
- Harry Reasoner
- Warren Magnuson
- Bill McQueen
- Genevieve Black
- Adlai E. Stevenson
- Roger Mudd
- Lady Bird Johnson
- Eric Sevareid
- Robert Trout
- Henry Jackson
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Robert F. Kennedy
- Jim Jensen
A film on the career of Lyndon Baines Johnson is shown at the Democratic National convention with commentary from Eric Sevareid. Robert Trout and Roger Mudd anchor this 34th convention. Coverage includes a speech by Washington State Senator Henry Jackson, who praises John F. Kennedy. N.Y. State Chairman Bill McQueen is interviewed on the floor by correspondent Mike Wallace. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy is introduced and is given a huge 14 min. ovation during which time there is a commentary from Trout, Mudd and Eric Sevareid in the CBS booth. Robert Kennedy praises his brother in a brief 9 min. speech. Pennsylvania's Senator, Democratic candidate Genevieve Black introduces ambassador to the United Nations Adlai Stevenson, who speaks for 12 min. "Happy Birthday" is sung by the convention to Lyndon Johnson. Warren Magnuson of Washington State introduces the Vice Presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey, who gives a 24 min. acceptance speech. Harry S. Truman's telegram is read to the convention floor. Hubert Humphrey introduces President Lyndon B. Johnson, who gives a 36 min. acceptance speech. Mike Wallace gets reactions from Lady Bird Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson. There is a final commentary from Robert Trout. There are also additional reports from WCBS and Jim Jensen and from Harry Reasoner.1964-10-21, CBS, min.
Race for the Senate, the Kenneth Keating-Robert Kennedy campaign in New York. Host: Eric Sevareid.
1964-11-03, CBS, 57 min.
- David Brinkley
- Walter Cronkite
- Chet Huntley
- Frank McGee
- Charles Kuralt
- Mike Wallace
- Dan Rather
- Bill Beutel
- Herb Kaplow
- Eric Sevareid
- Robert Kennedy
- Kenneth Keating
- Charles Von Freud
- Howard K. Smith
Election night returns. Lyndon Johnson wins an overwhelming victory over challenger Barry Goldwater and is re-elected President of the United States. Goldwater manages to capture only 52 of the electoral votes. Live coverage from all three networks and radio. Robert Kennedy defeats Kenneth Keating for the Senate seat from New York. Kennedy comments on the other races.
1964-11-04, CBS, 21 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Mike Wallace
- Robert Pierpoint
- Dan Rather
- Roger Mudd
- Stuart Novins
- Eric Sevareid
- Robert Trout
A look at last night's election results with various CBS newsmen.
1965-01-24, WCBS, 59 min.
On the day of his death at age 90, a special report on Sir Winston Churchill. There is a tribute from Dwight D. Eisenhower. Almost the entire debut presentation from the nine year running series Twentieth Century is rebroadcast. That first program, "Winston Churchill: Man of the Century," aired on Oct. 20, 1957 and as all programs, was narrated by Walter Cronkite. Robert Trout introduces this special report. Eric Sevareid gives commentary.1965-02-01, CBS, 20 min.
Comments by Walter Cronkite and Eric Sevareid on the funeral of Winston Churchill.
#19495: NEWS FROM CBS AND ABC
Order1965-03-23, , min.
The latest news from CBS and ABC. Comment by Eric Sevareid (CBS). News of Ranger 9 spacecraft impact on the moon. Also, gas in Vietnam.
1965-04-27, CBS, min.
Ed, ward R. Murrow has died of cancer, tributes from Lyndon Johnson and Eric Sevareid. President Johnson seeks peace in Vietnam willing to hold talks, US will stand their ground versus North Vietnam will send trained paratroopers, anti-US riots in Tokyo, Senators Russell Long, and Wayne Morse argue heatedly about The US role in Vietnam Eric Sevareid comments,
1965-05-11, CBS, 12 min.
Eric Sevareid subbing for Walter Cronkite.
#14926: FRIENDS OF ADLAI STEVENSON
Order1965-07-19, CBS, min.
Adlai Stevenson.tribute on the day of his funeral. Introduction by Charles Kuralt. Other guests include Hubert Humphrey, Prime Minister Harold Wilson, poet and writer Archibald Macleish, and Labor Secretary Williard Wirtz. Eric Sevareid hosts from London.
1965-11-01, CBS, 29 min.
Congress looking into Ku Klux Klan activities, Klan interviews, Vietnam report: Moley Safer reports from Vietnam regarding 48 civilians killed by friendly fire of United States Air Force 1 sky raiders, editorial by Eric Sevareid on China and current view of country and policy. Host: Walter Cronkite. Includes commercials.
#14986: NORTHEAST 13 HOUR ELECTRICAL BLACKOUT (NEW YORK, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT)
Order1965-11-09, VARIED, 62 min.
- Mike Wallace
- Walter Cronkite
- Peter Jennings
- John Lindsay
- Lyndon Johnson
- Eric Sevareid
- David Brinkley
- Neil Strawser
- Robert Pierpoint
- Jack Lescoulie
- Bill Beutel
- Reed Collins
- Steve Rowan
- Frank Blair
- Merrill Mueller
- Arlene Francis
- Mel Allen
- Pat Tracey
- Dave Marlin
- John Wingate
- Josh Garson
- Howard Cossel
- Mutt and Jeff
The northeast blackout of 1965 was a significant disruption in the supply of electricity on Tuesday, November 9, 1965, affecting parts of Ontario in Canada and Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont in the United States. Over 30 million people and 80,000 square miles (207,000 km2) were left without electricity for up to 13 hours. Live coverage of the northeast power blackout that started at 5:28 PM, Eastern Standard time, Monday evening, November 9, 1965. Coverage begins approximately at 8:00pm with a SPECIAL CBS RADIO NEWS REPORT with MIKE WALLACE. Live reports in the field from Ike Pappas, Robert Pierpoint, Neil Strawser, Reed Collins. Coverage continues November 10th with Mike Wallace early CBS News. On ABC television Bill Beutel interviews NYC mayor John Lindsay. NBC Today Show coverage with Gabe Pressman, Arlene Francis, Jack Lescoulie and Frank Blair who gives a news retrospective of what happened related to the Blackout effecting 30 million people covering 80,000 square miles. All told 800,000 people found themselves stranded. Additional reports from Merrill Mueller, Steve Rowan. Pat Tracey, and Dave Marlin. Only morning newspaper that went to press and available this morning, The New York Times. 4000 National Guard called into standby by President Lyndon Johnson. People stranded and evacuated from subways. WOR's John Wingate interviews two women from a beauty salon having to leave with rollers in their wet hair. Gabe Pressman reports from the streets of Manhattan with an interview during the first hour when the lights went out. From the New York Hotel Josh Garson reports. Other "Man in the Streets" reports of people stuck in elevators in the middle of the Midtown Tunnel and attempting to find a taxi or bus to get a ride home. On the evening ABC Speaking of Sports show with Howard Cosell, he tells of his experience attending the Newark Jewish Center for a tribute to Mel Allen during at the time of the blackout. Coverage of last nights blackout continuing into today, November 10th from three network Evening news broadcasts...Peter Jennings And The News (ABC), Huntley Brinkley Report (NBC) and CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite (CBS). Commentary from Eric Sevareid. Walter Cronkite gives an anecdote Blackout comparison to a 1941 Mutt and Jeff cartoon, after which he famously signs off. NOTE: VARIED COVERAGE FROM MANY TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS, TWO AND HALF HOURS AFTER IT HAPPENED AT 5:28PM EST THRU THE FOLLOWING DAY, NOVERMBER 10TH.1965-11-22, CBS, min.
Morley Safer reports from Vietnam. Second anniversary of death of President John F. Kennedy. Commentary by Eric Sevareid.
1965-11-23, CBS, min.
244 US soldiers killed in action in Vietnam war during first four years, 1961-1964 of US involvement. Last week 240 US soldiers killed in action in Vietnam. 1335 dead, 6131 wounded thus far in Vietnam war. General William Westmoreland claims military victory "is not in sight." Wife of soldier interviewed. Reads last letter received from him before his death.
1965-11-26, CBS, 28 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Eric Sevareid
- Roger Mudd
- Robert Kennedy
- Robert F. Kennedy
- Dave Duggan
- Robert Shackne
- Adam Raphael
- Sanford Gottlieb
- Myra Hess
- William Marlin
Critics of Vietnam war will demonstrate in Washington, DC tomorrow, 20,000 expected. Two 14th century manuscripts stolen from Vatican library, Pope Paul VI speaks on birth control. Robert F. Kennedy tours South America, report on job core. Nuclear Carrier Enterprise to Viet Nam, Space Race - France launches its first Satellite. Report from Montgomery Alabama in 13 years no Negro has been on a jury, Myra Hess dead at 75, Former Governor William Marlin dead at 47, An editorial from Eric Sevareid on the job core and today's chronic poverty and hard-core unemployment. Walter Cronkite sign off. Commercials include: Black & Decker Power Saw, Vicks Cough Silencers, Vicks Senex Nasal Spray, Cutlass Supreme from Oldsmobile, Car of the Year, Coronado, Micron Breath Freshener, Micron Antiseptic. Anchor: Walter Cronkite1966-01-31, CBS, min.
President Johnson resumes bombing in North Vietnam, US will take the Viet crisis to the UN, comment by US Senators and Viet report on the current fighting, comment by Eric Sevareid on the resumption of bombing, pilots interviewed about Viet raids, several Americans who went to North Vietnam will have their passports revoked, Senate Foreign Relations hearing on Vietnam, comment by Wayne Morse, Russians soft-land a rocket on the moon,
1966-02-03, CBS, min.
Air war in Vietnam begins again today. Eric Sevareid reports.
1966-02-21, CBS, min.
Joined in progress with commercials. Also included; segments of the Huntley-Brinkley Report on NBC. Muhammad Ali apologizes to the press for the remarks he made on the Vietnam war involvement. Eric Sevareid reports on the Loch Ness Monster. Host: Walter Cronkite.
#15116: ERIC SEVAREID PREDICTS
Order1966-03-16, CBS, 4 min.
CBS Newsman Eric Sevareid talks about the future of technology and its negatives. He discusses the future coming of cell phones.
1966-03-17, CBS, 19 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Charles Collingwood
- Muhammad Ali
- Eric Sevareid
- Cassius Clay
- Tony Bill
- Sandy Koufax
- Don Drysdale
- Morley Safer
- Lee Harvey Oswald
- John F. Kennedy
- Adam Rafael
- Stephen Dennison
Stories include reports from Vietnam, Gemini 8 mission, Cassius Clay appeal to his draft board to change his 1A status on grounds of his religious belief as a Black Muslim, Eric Sevareid commentary on Baseball LA Dodger pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale holding out on contract negotiations, and their belief in their indispensability, detection of lost Hydrogen Bomb. Morley Safer from London reports on the crime of the century(the assassination of President John F. Kennedy) which was presented as a 90 minute play, titled LEE OSWALD: ASSASSIN on British television (BBC PLAY OF THE WEEK). Tony Bill who plays Oswald is interviewed by Safer. He plays the assassin which probes the mind of his motivations for his act. Bill states that Lee Harvey Oswald was a complex, fascinating and intelligent human being.1966-04-05, CBS, 11 min.
Severe mob demonstrations against the military government of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Cao KY. Comment by Eric Sevareid.
#15127M: WCBS-TV NEWS WITH TOM DUNN
Order1966-04-13, WCBS, min.
Viet Cong in a mortar attack at US Airbase, inflict heavy damage to planes, comment by Eric Sevareid. Host: Tom Dunn reporting.
1966-04-13, CBS, 28 min.
Senator Robert Kennedy comments on the bombing of North Vietnam, parade for the new National League baseball club, the Atlanta Braves, John Hart reports, Dizzy Dean predicts Braves will win the World Series in 1966. Commentary by Eric Sevareid.
1966-06-01, CBS, min.
CBS Newsman Eric Sevareid reports on the flight of the Gemini 9 spacecraft. Includes NBC live coverage with Chet Huntley and Frank McGee.
1966-06-21, CBS, min.
A personal report on Vietnam by CBS newman Eric Sevareid.
1966-10-14, CBS, min.
CBS newsman Eric Sevareid interviews GOP gubernatorial candidate Ronald Reagan. Also appearing; California Governor Pat Brown speaking of the forthcoming California gubernatorial election. Charles Kuralt reports from Vietnam.
1966-11-10, CBS, 29 min.
Vietnam report. Eric Sevareid reports from Washington, DC. Roger Mudd subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1967-01-23, CBS, 11 min.
A report on US draft dodgers seeking refuge in Canada. Eric Sevareid reports on the dismissal of Kenneth Clark from the University of California at Berkeley campus. Includes commercials. Does not include an opening.
1967-03-13, CBS, 30 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Charles De Gaulle
- Eric Sevareid
- James Meredith
- Jackie Robinson
- Edmund Muskie
- Adam Clayton Powell
- Robert Schakne
James Meredith, who became Republican candidate to run against Adam Clayton Powell in the New York congressional race, drops out. Walter Cronkite announces: "Two Senate Committees begin joint hearings tomorrow on proposals to develop an electric powered automobile to help ease the country's air pollution crises. Maine Democratic Senator Edmund Muskie will be co-chairman of the hearings and will talk about the urgency of the problem." Ed Muskie: "We know air pollution causes death. We know long-term low-level exposure to air pollution is unhealthy. We know air pollution destroys crops and foliage. We know that it damages property, And we know it is going to be a more serious problem in the future than in the past. With this background knowledge, we also know that the automobile is the single biggest contributor to air pollution. With this combination of facts, we have no choice but to work on the problem. And this electric car is one of the options we are exploring." Walter Cronkite: "When the time comes when electric cars are common, it will be one of the most dramatic changes in transportation since the development of the first gasoline automobile." Robert Schakne reports on the history of the electric car's past developments going back to 1916 and it's current development. Eric Sevareid commentary on the French Election and Charles de Gaulle. Note: At the conclusion of this broadcast, Walter Cronkite does not state the date of this program. A rare ending. "And That's The Way It Is. This is Walter Cronkite saying goodnight." Host: Walter Cronkite. Includes commercials.