Search - Biography: Edward R. Murrow - Voice of America on DVD

DVD Release: 06/27/2006 Format: DVD - Black and White,Color Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 0 hrs 50 mins Studio: A&E Members Wishing: 0 Genres: History, Biography

Edward R. Murrow holds a special place in the hearts of those old enough to remember World War II. "The Voice of America" brought news from the battlefront overseas to those who awaited anxiously back home. This program tells the story of the great broadcast journalist, whose career spanned the age of radio into the early days of televison. The pioneering television anchorman, with his serious demeanor and stentorian voice, read the news each evening. He produced "white papers" on important issues, but was forced by advertisers to lighten up his tone so as not to rock the seemingly serene boat of the 1950s. Archival radio broadcasts and television clips display Murrow's distinctive style. Interviews with colleagues, family, and friends give insight into the man who was a high water mark in the history of journalism. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide