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Douglas Edwards with the News
On May 3, 1948, Edwards began anchoring CBS Television News, as a regular 15-minute nightly newscast on the CBS television network, including WCBS-TV. It aired every weeknight at 7:30 pm, and was the first regularly scheduled, network television news program featuring an anchor.[5] (WCBW/WCBS-TV newscasts prior to this time were local television broadcasts seen only in New York City.) NBC's offering at the time, NBC Television Newsreel, which premiered in February 1948, was simply film footage with voice narration.
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Plot Summary
Douglas Edwards with the News was one of the earliest and most influential television news programs in the United States. Airing on CBS, the program featured Douglas Edwards delivering the day's top news stories in a straightforward and accessible manner. It set the standard for television journalism, providing viewers with essential information in a developing medium.
Critical Reception
The program was highly regarded for its early contribution to television news, establishing a credible and reliable source of information for a growing audience. Douglas Edwards himself was praised for his calm demeanor and clear reporting style, which helped build viewer trust.
What Reviewers Say
Pioneering television news format.
Douglas Edwards's calm and authoritative delivery.
Set a benchmark for broadcast journalism.
Google audience: As a historical broadcast, specific Google user reviews from the era are not available. However, the program is historically recognized for its foundational role in television news.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as a regularly scheduled news broadcast, it was more about consistent service than individual awards)
Fun Fact
Douglas Edwards's program was originally titled 'CBS Television News' before being rebranded and is considered the first regularly scheduled television news program.
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