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- Network: CBS http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/20...
- "That's the way it is" was Cronkite's famous sign-off http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/20...
- Cronkite died at the age of 92 http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/20...
- Cronkite hosted CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981 http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/20...
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Legendary CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite died on July 17, 2009. On Sunday, July 19, at 7 pm ET/PT, CBS airs That's the Way It Is: Remembering Walter Cronkite, an hour-long tribute to the broadcaster and celebration of his legacy. The show airs in the time slot generally reserved for 60 Minutes.
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Quotes About Cronkite
"His passing is, of course, a major loss for journalism. He was a great broadcaster and a gentleman whose experience, honesty, professionalism and style defined the role of anchor and commentator." - Leslie Moonveshttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/17/national/main5170613.shtml
“When I think of Walter Cronkite, I think of his high journalism standards, integrity - but most of all his humanity. I think he was so trusted because he exhibited a sense of purpose and compassion, night after night. He was the personification of excellence." - Katie Courichttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/17/national/main5170613.shtml
“I've been proud over the years to see Walter become, not just one of the best known people on television but one of the best known people in the whole world of people. He was proud of me, too, and there's no better feeling in life than that. I wouldn't trade Walter Cronkite liking me for just about anything I’ve ever had.” - Andy Rooneyhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/17/national/main5170613.shtml
“Walter Cronkite reached heights that will be almost impossible to match. It’s unimaginable when you consider his achievements - a journalist who was the most trusted man in America. He made us proud of who we were and what we did, and always with an extraordinary dignity and humility.” - Jeff Fagerhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/17/national/main5170613.shtml
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Walter Cronkite Tribute News
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Cory's passing is most significant death this year - TIME magazine
The "Fond Farewells" list also includes CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite (No. 6), the King of Pop, Michael Jackson (No. 18), and US Senator Ted Kennedy (No. ... (December 17, 2009)GMA news.tv -
Katie Couric Absurdly Declares: Walter Cronkite Had an 'Unswerving Commitment ...
In the brief tribute, she also repeated, 'Walter Cronkite once said, 'Objective journalism and an opinion column are about as similar as the Bible and ... (December 04, 2009)NewsBusters (blog) -
2009, as seen on TV
Walter Cronkite was the first person have the word “anchorman” attached to him, and he struck most viewers as being rock solid, trustworthy, reliable, ... (December 09, 2009)New Yorker -
As 'World' stops turning, Chicago soap bubble bursts
22, 1963, when Walter Cronkite interrupted a live broadcast of the program with the first bulletin of President Kennedy's assassination. ... (December 09, 2009)blogs.vocalo.org (blog)
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Walter Cronkite Tribute Blogs
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December 16th: A Tribute to Sir Arthur C. Clarke
He used to travel to NASA Launches in the 1960s and where he was an anchor with Walter Cronkite. Ceylon, as Sri Lanka was known at that time did not have TV and we depended on him to bring back films which were screened at our meetin... (December 16, 2009)365daysofastronomy.org -
Brittany Murphy dead, 32; husband refuses autopsy
This is shocking and I don't know about you but it seems in 2009 we've dealt with a lot of death news, from Michael Jackson, Walter Cronkite and Farrah Faucett, to Chris Henry last Thursday and Brittany Murphy today. ... Ashton Kutch... (December 20, 2009)zennie2005.blogspot.com -
Video Tribute to Walter Cronkite, a Genuine Car Guy
The famous CBS newcaster, Walter Cronkite, died today at age 92, and you can read an obituary and see a timeline of his life on the CBS site. Cronkite even blogged for Huffington Post, and that site has collected...blogs.edmunds.com -
Katie Couric Absurdly Declares: Walter Cronkite Had an 'Unswerving ...
In the brief tribute, she also repeated, "Walter Cronkite once said, 'Objective journalism and an opinion column are about as similar as the Bible and Playboy.'" In reality, Cronkite thought of himself as a liberal and often d... (December 04, 2009)newsbusters.org
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Mahalo Answers for Walter Cronkite Tribute
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Who's Walter Cronkite? 2 AnswersI think his wikipedia entry can say it best without rewording or having to quote too much. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Kronkite I also added a picture o... read more -
What's your most memorable broadcast of Walter Cronkite? 1 AnswerWalter Cronkite announcing the death of JFK. read more -
Will Walter Cronkite get as much news coverage as Michael Jackson? 3 AnswersI hope he gets 100 years of coverage. From Old School Journalism, he was a classic. He'd probably roll over in his grave as he sees the current media and news t... read more
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