What network did Walter Cronkite have a career with?
CBS.
What was his job role while working there?
Anchorman.
Who did he replace as anchorman?
Douglas Edwards
Did he say anything at the end of his first news cast?
Yes.
What did he say?
'That's the news. Be sure to check your local newspapers tomorrow to get all the details on the headlines we are delivering to you.'"
Did the producers approve of that?
No.
Why not?
He was sending people to read newspapers.
So how did he agree to end the news?
'That's the way it is.'
Was the news president okay with that?
No.
Did he continue to end the news that way?
Yes.
Who was the news president?
Richard Salant.