And he had this great sense of news, and Walter delighted in just tearing the whole broadcast apart at about 6:20 and putting in a new lead story, and if it was your lead story, your story … you liked it even more!
CBS News correspondent (and Face the Nation host) Bob Schieffer • Describing his former boss’ demeanor and willingness to change the formula for a quality story. Schieffer says Cronkite was unafraid of taking a reporter’s story and running with it: “He would take your call and you’d say, ‘Walter, we need to get this story on the air and here’s why.'” • source
An icon In the early 1970s, a poll named Walter Cronkite – who took great pains to provide objective information to viewers – to be the most trusted public figure in America. It was not an honor he gained lightly. Cronkite was a leading figure in an era where TV had reached a saturation point. He died yesterday at the age of 92. source
An icon In the early 1970s, a poll named Walter Cronkite – who took great pains to provide objective information to viewers – to be the most trusted public figure in America. It was not an honor he gained lightly. Cronkite was a leading figure in an era where TV had reached a saturation point. He died yesterday at the age of 92.
His career Cronkite was recruited for CBS in 1950 by fellow iconic newsman Edward R. Murrow. Cronkite’s political convention coverage made him stand out, as did his ability to sit at his anchor chair for huge periods – 18 hours for the Apollo 11 landing alone. Cronkite retired from that desk in 1981, having spent nearly 20 years there. source
An icon In the early 1970s, a poll named Walter Cronkite – who took great pains to provide objective information to viewers – to be the most trusted public figure in America. It was not an honor he gained lightly. Cronkite was a leading figure in an era where TV had reached a saturation point. He died yesterday at the age of 92.
His career Cronkite was recruited for CBS in 1950 by fellow iconic newsman Edward R. Murrow. Cronkite’s political convention coverage made him stand out, as did his ability to sit at his anchor chair for huge periods – 18 hours for the Apollo 11 landing alone. Cronkite retired from that desk in 1981, having spent nearly 20 years there.
His opinions Most notable about Cronkite, however, were the rare moments where he allowed the glare of an occasional piece of editorial or emotion in. The moments, ranking from commentary on the Vietnam War to the deaths of political and cultural icons, really set him apart in an era in need of a trusted source. And that’s the way it is. source
