Edward Murrow and the Heart of Broadcast Journalism
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At the Heart of Broadcast Journalism:
How Edward R. Murrow Has Impacted Television and Broadcast Journalism
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Outline
Thesis Statement: Edward R. Murrow has shown us, through his own heroic courage and loyalty to America, that broadcast journalism involves more than reporting the news; it also entails poise, passion, and a desire to educate.
I. Edward R. Murrow got his start in television at CBS in 1935. A. Murrow joined CBS as Director of Talks and Education but was transferred as chief of the European Bureau two years later to London.
B. In 1938, Murrow’s role changed drastically as he made a special trip to Vienna to report on the entrance of the Nazis into the Austrian capital.
1. The dramatic reports of the Munich Conference in 1938 and the Battle of Britain during World War II brought him national fame.
2. These reports also marked the birth of broadcast journalism.
C. Murrow was steady when he spoke and influential on the screen.
II. Murrow portrayed heroic courage and loyalty to Americans. A. Murrow was a champion of liberty when he fought for citizens rights as they were being aggressively questioned about their involvement in the Communist Party.
B. On March 9, 1954, Murrow gave a damning expose on Senator Joseph McCarthy’s tactics.
1. This famous speech gave courage and conscience to television news.
2. His speech is seen as a turning point in the history of television.
C. Murrow used his notoriety to fight for American citizens.
1. He captured the trust and belief of a nation and returned that trust with honesty and courage. 2. He let the viewers know that he felt we cannot defend freedom internationally without first defending it in America.
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III. Murrow has shown upcoming broadcast journalists that journalism is less about role-playing and more about reporting for the right reasons.
A. Murrow was
At the Heart of Broadcast Journalism:
How Edward R. Murrow Has Impacted Television and Broadcast Journalism
2
Outline
Thesis Statement: Edward R. Murrow has shown us, through his own heroic courage and loyalty to America, that broadcast journalism involves more than reporting the news; it also entails poise, passion, and a desire to educate.
I. Edward R. Murrow got his start in television at CBS in 1935. A. Murrow joined CBS as Director of Talks and Education but was transferred as chief of the European Bureau two years later to London.
B. In 1938, Murrow’s role changed drastically as he made a special trip to Vienna to report on the entrance of the Nazis into the Austrian capital.
1. The dramatic reports of the Munich Conference in 1938 and the Battle of Britain during World War II brought him national fame.
2. These reports also marked the birth of broadcast journalism.
C. Murrow was steady when he spoke and influential on the screen.
II. Murrow portrayed heroic courage and loyalty to Americans. A. Murrow was a champion of liberty when he fought for citizens rights as they were being aggressively questioned about their involvement in the Communist Party.
B. On March 9, 1954, Murrow gave a damning expose on Senator Joseph McCarthy’s tactics.
1. This famous speech gave courage and conscience to television news.
2. His speech is seen as a turning point in the history of television.
C. Murrow used his notoriety to fight for American citizens.
1. He captured the trust and belief of a nation and returned that trust with honesty and courage. 2. He let the viewers know that he felt we cannot defend freedom internationally without first defending it in America.
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III. Murrow has shown upcoming broadcast journalists that journalism is less about role-playing and more about reporting for the right reasons.
A. Murrow was
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