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#10963: CAMEL NEWS CARAVAN, THE
Order1953-09-28, WNBC, min.
- John Cameron Swayze
- Lowell Thomas
- Harry S. Truman
- Joseph McCarthy
- Fulton Lewis Jr.
- Carl Hall
- Bonnie Heady
- Bobby Greenlease
- Robert Greenlease
- Harry Dexter White
February 14th, 1949-October 26th, 1956 A fifteen-minute nightly newscast hosted by John Cameron Swayze. It was replaced on October 29th, 1956 by the Huntley-Brinkley Report. News highlights: The murder of Bobby Greenlease. Robert Greenlease Jr. was a six year-old boy who was kidnapped and murdered on September 28th, 1953. His father, Robert Cosgrove Greenlease Sr, was a multi-millionaire auto dealer. The kidnappers ransom payment was at that time the largest in American history. Bobby's kidnappers, Carl Hall and Bonnie Heady had no intention of returning the little boy to his family but instead shot and killed him with a .38 caliber revolver. Both perpetrators were found guilty and sentenced to death. They were executed in a Missouri gas chamber in December, 1953. In other news; The Geneva Conference of 1954, and the Harry Truman-Joe McCarthy feud. McCarthy accused Truman of protecting accused Soviet spy Harry Dexter White. Also included, the news with Lowell Thomas, and the Fulton Lewis Jr. newscast.1954-05-17, CBSWOR, 4 min.
#10941: NEWS WITH LOWELL THOMAS (CBS Radio), & FULTON LEWIS JR. NEWS AND COMMENTARY (WOR Radio). 1954-05-17, 4 min. Lowell Thomas, Fulton Lewis Jr., Chief Justice Earl Warren, William Dawson Supreme Court news with Lowell Thomas, Coast to Coast, CBS radio, followed by Fulton Lewis Jr. commentary, same day, on Supreme court justice Earl Warren unanimous ruling in the landmark civil rights case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas, mandating and sanctioning that in the future segregation of public schools would be a violation of the 14th Amendment and would in the future be unconstitutional. Decision on integration: Lowell Thomas: "Good evening, everybody. Today's decision by the United States Supreme Court is called the most important action of its kind since the Emancipation Proclamation. Our high tribunal today outlawed racial segregation in schools, the decision written by Chief Justice Earl Warren. It was unanimous. Several complaints against racial segregation in schools upheld today in one sweeping decision. The court ruled against the Southern theory of separate but equal facilities. The decision stating separated educational facilities are inherently unequal. The verdict is complete and sweeping. But it does not mean total change at once. The court notes the far-reaching character of its action. Also, the great variety of local conditions to be considered. So there will be further hearings on the way, the decision is to be put into effect. The details are delayed until Autumn and, it may be a year before the court rules on the methods to end segregation in schools. The reaction in the South is immediate, and its angry with new proposals to transform the public schools into a private school system there. A technical change mostly, but one which might evade constitutional questions on segregation. Already three states, Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi have taken preliminary steps to turn their public-school systems over to private organizations. Meanwhile, Negro and sympathetic white groups in the South are jubilant. One organization calling a meeting of its leaders in Birmingham to decide on plans in line with today's decision." This is a CBS radio aircheck from May 17th, 1954 (1:35), followed by Fulton Lewis Jr. reporting over WOR radio the same evening (2:00). Fulton Lewis Jr. comments include: Reactions from the South, no Supreme Court new terms intentions to be imposed overnight, may be a year before pragmatically implemented. Negro democrat William Dawson from Illinois states that today's decision is the greatest and finest things that has happened since the Declaration of Independence to make a United America and to raise the status of America as the leader in the eyes of the world. Lowell Thomas was an American radio broadcaster for both the NBC and CBS radio networks. He was employed by his sponsor, Sunoco Oil. He hosted the first television news broadcast in 1939 and the first regularly scheduled news broadcast on February 21st, 1940, over W2XBS, which is now the NBC television network, a camera simulcast of his radio broadcast. Fulton Lewis' commentary program (presented as a "news" program, but which allowed him to choose his topic and to give his opinions in depth) ran from 7:00-7:15 p.m. Eastern time, five days a week. His audience liked Lewis' folksy broadcasting style. At his commercial peak, Lewis was heard on more than 500 radio stations and boasted a weekly audience of sixteen million listeners. His signature closing was "That's the top of the news as it looks from here." He also transitioned briefly to television in the early 1950s, but the format of his program did not appeal in that medium, so he returned to radio for the remainder of his career.1960-06-16, CBS, min.
Lowell Thomas was a radio commentator and newscaster who hosted the first television news broadcast in 1939. Premier Kishi Premier Kishi calls off Eisenhower trip to Japan because of anti-US riots in Tokyo, leftists celebrate in triumph, US is humiliated, Red Chinese fight Tibetan guerillas, two American diplomats expelled from Cuba, a rift in NY Democratic leadership, US population now 179 million as California and Florida show gains.
1960-07-13, WCBS, 163 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Edward R. Murrow
- Howard K. Smith
- John F. Kennedy
- Neil Strawser
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Adlai E. Stevenson
- Paul Butler
- Orville L. Freeman
- Bernie Eismann
- Nancy Hanschman
- Betty Furness
- Lowell Thomas
- Alexander Kendrick
- Lyndon B. Johnson
Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow anchor convention coverage spanning JULY 13, 14, 15, 1960. A retrospective declaration of candidacy for President of the United States is announced by Senator John F. Kennedy. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, the majority leader of the senate, speaks. Back live on the convention floor, Bernie Eismann talks to Minnesota Governor Orville L. Freeman; it was he who put Kennedy's name into nomination. Edward R. Murrow talks to Lowell Thomas. Adlai Stevenson introduces Eleanor Roosevelt who speaks before the convention. Neil Strawser talks to the Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Butler. 3000 delegates are represented as roll call begins the 1500 vote procedure. It takes 761 votes to nominate the choice for president. We hear each state cast their votes. John Kennedy, 43, becomes the third youngest nominee in history. Nancy Hanschman reports from Johnson headquarters. Adlai Stevenson is interviewed. Kennedy speaks to the convention, thanking them for his nomination. Benedition and the National Anthem end the evening for July 13th. Cronkite and Murrow rap it up with final thoughts. Betty Furness does a Westinghouse Total Elective Home Commercial. July 14th & 15th coverage present the nomination for Vice President. Earlier coverage by Kennedy at a press conference confirms Lyndon B. Johnson as his choice for the Vice President running mate. Nancy Hanschman interviews Johnson. There is coverage of the LBJ press conference. John F. Kennedy gives a 22 minute acceptance speech to the convention. Alexander Kendrick, Howard K. Smith, Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite evaluate the JFK speech. Spokeswoman for Westinghouse, Betty Furness, gives praise to Cronkite for his coverage of the National Democratic Convention.
1964-01-21, CBS, 41 min.
- Jackie Gleason
- Art Linkletter
- Arthur Godfrey
- George Burns
- Pat Buttram
- Joan Crawford
- Rosemary Clooney
- Lowell Thomas
- Harry Von Zell
- Richard Nixon
- Richard Hayes
Celebrities are on hand to help Arthur Godfrey celebrate his 30th anniversary at CBS on his CBS radio show.
1964-01-24, NBC, min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973).
1966-11-08, WROW, 10 min.
Lowell Thomas reports on the day's news on CBS-Radio.
1967-01-06, WROW, 00 min.
Lowell Thomas With The News is a radio broadcast.
1968-01-25, NBC, min.
President Johnson calls up the reserves in the "Pueblo" crisis, marines under seize in Kaeson, expect North Vietnamese offensive. Bulletin: From NBC Radio News, President Johnson is about to make a statement regarding the "Pueblo" crisis, Herb Kaplow reports for NBC Radio News. Note: Lowell Thomas was an American radio broadcaster for both the NBC and CBS radio networks. He was employed by his sponsor, Sunoco Oil. He hosted the first television news broadcast in 1939 and the first regularly scheduled news broadcast on February 21st, 1940 over W2XBS, which is now the NBC television network, a camera simulcast of his radio broadcast.
#10450: "MIKE TODD"
Order1968-09-08, ABC, 60 min.
Orson Welles and Martin Balsam narrated this ABC special on recollections concerning the life of American Film Producer Mike Todd, who died in the crash of a private plane on March 22nd, 1958. Todd was the third husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor and the only husband she did not divorce. Todd's 1956 film "Around The World In Eighty Days" won the Academy Award for best picture.
#18877: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1971-10-08, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
#18878: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1971-10-11, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
#18879: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1971-12-07, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
#18880: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-06-28, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
#18881: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-06-30, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
#18882: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-07-11, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
#18883: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-07-12, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
#18885: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-07-14, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
#18887: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-07-18, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
#6202: ORAL ROBERTS IN ALASKA
Order1975-09-01, WOR, 60 min.
Lowell Thomas joins Oral Roberts for an hour of song & scenery in America's 49th state.1976-02-04, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1929 is remembered.
1976-02-04, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1929 is remembered.
1976-02-11, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1930 is remembered.
1976-02-18, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1931 is remembered.
1976-02-21, PBS, 14 min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. 1933 is remembered. Profile of Frances Perkins, first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet and the rise of Fascism. Adolf Hitler's rise to power overwhelmingly elected Chancellor, January 30, 1933, receiving over 20 million votes. Amos 'N' Andy, the Depression and President Franklin Roosevelt quest to be President of the United States. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981.
1976-02-28, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1934 is remembered.
1976-03-06, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1935 is remembered.
1976-03-13, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1936 is remembered.
1976-03-20, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1937 is remembered.
1976-03-29, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1938 is remembered.
1976-04-05, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - February 28, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1939 is remembered.
1976-04-12, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - April 12, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1940 is remembered.
#18070A: LOWELL THOMAS REMEMBERS (1944)
Order1976-04-12, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - April 12, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1944 is remembered.
#18070B: LOWELL THOMAS REMEMBERS (1945)
Order1976-04-12, PBS, min.
October 18, 1975 - April 12, 1976 PBS half hour television series, presented in New York on WNET Channel 13, Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30pm, recalling the great events of the Twentieth Century through newsreel footage. Hosted by veteran radio newsman Lowell Thomas. Contemporary retrospective footage was filmed in Thomas' study and are intercut with old newsreels. 19 broadcasts were aired on WNET focusing on the years circa 1920's and 1930's. NOTE: This series was never distributed to the public after its release on television. Most of these broadcasts are not known to exist, and not one of them are archived at The Library of Congress, UCLA Film & TV Archive or Paley Museum for Media. One of the last broadcast commitments by Lowell Thomas who passed away August 29, 1981. 1945 is remembered.
1976-05-14, WCBS, 4.5 min.
At age 84, Lowell Thomas retires from broadcasting. Walter Cronkite anchors the News.