DVD 120

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#2262

Biography, Documentary

Edward R. Murrow

He was the father of broadcast journalism, the man who set all its standards and broke all its rules.

Edward R. Murrow began his renowned career as a CBS radio correspondent during World War II. His sensitive and skillful broadcasts to an international audience were revolutionary and her soon became known as the "Voice of America." Murrow's celebrated honesty and integrity carried over to his career in television, where, to his dismay, the "hard news" programs he considered his best work never earned the ratings he desired. In this captivating program, discover the impact of Murrow's groundbreaking work in the news field, including his famous series of programs that helped bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.

In extensive interviews with colleagues and friends, along with clips from significant moments in Murrow's career, Biography® highlights the contributions of one of journalism's most enduring legends.