1958

In the first part of this program, Mr. Kaltenborn, often called “Dean of American Commentators,” tells of the presidents he has known (Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, Coolidge, Hoover, Truman, FDR, and Eisenhower). He gives a re-imitation of Truman’s imitation of him after the 1948 election. He tells of these presidents in terms of their character traits, their courage, and their abilities to handle world problems. The last part of the program is devoted to a discussion with Mr. Kaltenborn as a trusted commentator and the responsibilities of radio and television. He talks about what he calls “enduring news” and the importance of background information. He tells of the changes in himself, in radio, and the news in the last 50 years, and generally sums up his philosophies and opinions, claiming he has become more tolerant in recent years. 

WQED; H.V. Kaltenborn; Dorothy Daniel; Herb Morrison; T.F.X. Higgins

National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center

Educational; Talk; Biographical (Nonfiction)

Radio journalists ; Journalism.

National Educational Television

IUL Moving Image Archive

English

1 Film (0:29:00); 16mm

IULMIA Film Database: 40000003174770; Other: GR00466586; MDPI Barcode: 40000003174770