Newseum Celebrates the 100th Birthday of News Legend Edward R. Murrow

Newseum Celebrates the 100th Birthday of News Legend Edward R. Murrow

Saturday, April 26, 2:30 p.m.

WASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Newseum:

WHAT: In a special Inside Media program, former CBS newsman Marvin Kalb and long-time radio host Bob Edwards discuss the life and legend of Edward R. Murrow, one of the most influential figures in broadcast journalism history.

WHO: Bob Edwards, host, "The Bob Edwards Show"
Marvin Kalb, former journalist, CBS
Frank Bond (moderator), producer, Newseum

WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Knight Studio
NEWSEUM
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.

Born April 25, 1908, Murrow was a pioneer of both radio and television news, and his integrity, honesty and diligence set the standards for network news. Murrow, who died at age 57 on April 27, 1965, is the subject of a special exhibit in the Newseum's Internet, TV & Radio Gallery, and the story of his historic live broadcasts from World War II London is vividly recounted in "I-Witness," the Newseum's 4-D feature film. Marvin Kalb, currently the Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice, Emeritus, and senior fellow at Harvard's Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy, was the last correspondent to be hired by Murrow at CBS. In this special Newseum program, Kalb and Bob Edwards, radio host and the author of Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism, will offer insights on the man behind the legend, the evolution of broadcast journalism since the time of Murrow, and why the legendary broadcaster's influence endures today. Following the program, Edwards will sign copies of his book.

Inside Media gives Newseum visitors the story behind the story through interviews with journalists and newsmakers. The program format offers the audience an opportunity to ask questions or make comments.

Note to Public: Seating is limited. This program is available first-come, first-served to Newseum visitors. (Newseum general admission: Adults $20; Seniors $18; Youth $13.)

Media: Media who would like to cover this program are asked to contact
Jean Caplanis at 202/292-6321 or at jcaplanis@newseum.org, or Mike Fetters at
202/292-6320 or mfetters@newseum.org.
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FCMN Contact:

Source: Newseum

CONTACT: Jean Caplanis, +1-202-292-6321, or Mike Fetters,
+1-202-292-6320, both of Newseum

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