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Journalist Bill Moyers is the host of Bill Moyers' Journal, a weekly news and interview program airing on PBS.
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Political Career
In 1954, Moyers worked as a summer intern for then-Senator Lyndon Johnson (D-TX). In 1963, when Johnson assumed the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Moyers became his special assistant. Moyers was then White House Press Secretary from 1965-1967. -
Journalism
Moyers studied journalism in college, and wrote for the Daily Texan at the University of Texas, Austin. Among other positions, he was the publisher of the New York daily newspaper, Newsday from 1967-1970. He began his television career at PBS in 1971, with a prior version of Bill Moyers Journal. Other PBS shows include NOW with Bill Moyers and Wide Angle. From 1976-1986 he appeared in various capacities on CBS News. -
Awards
In 2006, Moyers received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Television Academy. He is the recipient of more than 30 Emmy Awards, a lifetime Peabody Award and a career Polk Award, among others. -
Fast Facts
- Born: June 5, 1934
- Birthplace: Hugo, Oklahoma
- Full name: William Donald ("Billy Don") Moyers
- Spouse: Judith Davidson Moyers
- An ordained minister
- Eulogized Lady Bird Johnson
- Hosts Bill Moyers Journal on PBS
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Bill Moyers Journal: Special Preview Of Film "The Good Soldier" (VIDEO)
In honor of Veterans Day (this coming Wednesday, 11/11), tomorrow night PBS' Bill Moyers Journal will air a documentary titled "The Good Soldier. ...Huffington Post (blog) (November 05, 2009) -
Health bill needs a good hard edit
University of Texas economist James K. Galbraith told pbs's Bill Moyers last week that he would like to see the eligibility age for Medicare lowered to 55. ...MassLive.com (November 06, 2009) -
War trauma lingers for many
Bill Moyers is scheduled to discuss the film on his PBS program, "Bill Moyers' Journal" at 9 pm today on WMHT. Let me tell you about a feeling I hope you ...Albany Times Union (November 06, 2009) -
GOLDSTONE TELLS MOYERS / ISRAEL GUILTY OF WAR CRIMES
With that in mind Bill Moyers had a classic 20 minute must see interview with Dr Goldstone last week which was fair, impartial and most revealing ~ because ...The People's Voice (blog) (November 02, 2009)
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Official Site: Bill Moyers' Journal PBS show and Moyers' Blog
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Moyers Speech transcript: "This is Your Story - The Progressive Story of America" (2003)
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Wikipedia: Bill Moyers
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Lucidcafe.com: Bill Moyers, Television Journalist
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Democracy Now: Bill Moyers: "Big Media is Ravenous..." (2007)
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Editor and Publisher: 'Devastating' Bill Moyers Probe of Press and Iraq Coming This Week (2007)
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Rolling Stone: Bill Moyers and the State of American Journalism (2007)
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Metta-Care: Bill Moyers Documentary "The Good Soldier": http://wp.me/pGL54-6G
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BILL MOYERS JOURNAL | Bill Moyers Essay: Restoring Accountability for Washington's Wars| PBS http://ff.im/bcKzN
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An EXCELLENT interview by Bill Moyers of Wm. K Black on why the collapse happened. AMAZING !! Must See!! http://tinyurl.com/clrjao #tcot
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The best thing you can do on Veteran's Day is see The Good Soldier in theaters or Bill Moyers Journal -- then take action for peace!
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Power of The Past With Bill Moyers: Florence - $24.99
Guided by art historians and Florentine citizens, Bill Moyers tours the city's rich Renaissance legacy, seeking the sources of our common artistic, architectural, and cultural heritage. Interviews with novelist Umberto Eco and filmmaker Fra...
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Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth - $26.95
An exhilarating journey into the mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a legendary teacher, and a masterful storyteller, conducted by TV journalist Bill Moyers in the acclaimed PBS series. Includes The Hero's Adventure, The Message of the My...
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Moyers on America: A Journalist and His Times - $13.95
During the fifty years he has been variously a reporter, a political spokesperson, and a broadcaster, Bill Moyers has demonstrated a deep commitment to understanding the workings of our government and the role of the individual in society. ...
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Sister Wendy in Conversation with Bill Moyers [VHS] - $19.95
Meet Sister Wendy Beckett, Britain's self-taught nun turned international celebrity, in this rare television interview with one of America's best-known television commentators, Bill Moyers. Sister Wendy shares her views on looking at art, l...
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Moyers on Democracy - $16.00
People know Bill Moyers from his many years of path-breaking journalism on television. But he is also one of America's most sought-after public speakers. In this collection of speeches, Moyers celebrates the promise of American democracy an...
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