The Political Performers: CBS Broadcasts in the Public Interest
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“This book will be warmly received by Murrow devotees. In addition, despite its stand-up-and-cheer approach it is a vital resource to broadcast historians and their students from its success in bringing life, texture, and color to one network's 'Golden Age'.”–
“...a well-researched, heavily footnoted, and quite readable volume. The book will be particularly useful to teachers of journalism and mass communication as an accompanying volume when viewing the programs. Early in the book, Murphy provides a list of more than twenty-five books and three documentaries about CBS News. This list and an impressive bibliography of books, and selected articles will be welcome aids to faculty searching for material to use in the classrooms.”–
Book Description
Thirty years after his death, Edward R. Murrow is still a cult figure in American broadcast journalism, and his company has achieved the distinction of standard bearer in the field of broadcast news. This examination of key CBS broadcasts and the people behind them that helped to establish the network as the prototype for excellence provides a unique perspective on the early era of broadcasting. Included are interviews with major contributors such as former CBS News presidents Fred W. Friendly and Bill Leonard. Going beyond personalities, the specific focus is on major broadcasts, from the early era up to the present-day "60 Minutes," some of which have been overlooked in spite of their formative role in helping CBS to gain its reputation in the field.
The Political Performers: CBS Broadcasts in the Public Interest
The Political Performers: CBS Broadcasts in the Public Interest,Michael D. Murray,Praeger Publishers,0275944905,CBS News,Communication,Influence,Language,Language Arts & Disciplines,Press,Press and politics,Technology & Industrial Arts,Television & Video,Television Broadcasting,Television broadcasting of news,United States,Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication
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