This six-part series traces the evolution of film and television broadcast journalism and the impact they have had on our perception of world events. Major journalists and newscasters include Edward R. Murrow, Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, and Walter Cronkite. From the invention of the first movie camera by the Lumières, to the high-tech coverage of the Gulf War, each of these programs provides an in-depth look at a different era in the growth and development of this controversial and fascinating industry. 6-part series, 47-51 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : History Through a Lens: 1894-1919 | Eyes of the World: 1919-1945 | Inventing Television News: 1946-1959 | The Powers That Be: 1960-1975 | The Electronic Battalions: 1975-1988 | The Global Eye: 1989-1997

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