murrow, edward r

Murrow is the biography of Americas foremost broadcast journalist, Edward R. Murrow. At twenty-nine, he was the prototype of a species new to communicationsan eyewitness to history with power to reach millions. His wartime radio reports from London rooftops brought the world into American homes for the first time. His legendary television documentary See It Now exposed us to the scandals and injustices within our own country. Friend of Presidents, conscience of the people, Murrow remained an enigmaidealistic, creative, self-destructive. In this portrait, based on twelve years of research, A. M. Sperber reveals the complexity and achievements of a man whose voice, intelligence, and honesty inspired a nation during its most profound and vulnerable times.

Presents the complete screenplay of George Clooney's movie "Good Night, and Good Luck", along with interviews with the screenwriters, production notes, and an overview of the broadcast's history.

Tells the story of how Edward R. Murrow, chief European correspondent for the Columbia Broadcasting System, worked along with the band of reporters he recruited, to bring the news of World War II live to the American people, and includes excerpts from over fifty actual broadcasts on CD.

Outlines the development of America's pivotal wartime alliance with England while focusing on the roles played by Averell Harriman, Edward R. Murrow, and John Gilbert Winant.

Follows the career of the foreign correspondent whose radio news broadcasts during World War II made history and enabled him to expand into television journalism.

Presents the life and career of Edward R. Murrow, who reported live from London during Nazi bombings in World War II, and changed the way people receive, understand, and respond to the news, and tells the story of his television career and journalistic integrity.

Biography of journalist Edward R. Murrow, detailing his personal life and focusing on his unique reporting style which is credited with reshaping American coverage of European political events during World War II, as well as his program on CBS through which he was influential in bringing about the downfall of McCarthyism.