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Daniel Schorr discusses his memoir "Clearing the Air"

BROADCAST: Nov. 18, 1977 | DURATION: 00:56:37

Synopsis

Daniel Schorr discusses his work in television and print journalism and the limitations of each. Topics of discussion include Schorr’s experiences working for CBS, reporting on and from the Soviet Union, and censorship in the news media. Schorr reads excerpts from his memoir at the beginning and end of the program.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 18, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Journalism & Broadcasting

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Schorr, Daniel Clearing the Air Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Investigative reporting Television broadcasting of news Broadcast journalism Columbia Broadcasting System, inc. CBS, Inc. New York times Affiliate news stations Soviet Union USSR Censorship Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 Freedom of speech--United States Watergate Affair, 1972-1974 Paley, William S. (William Samuel), 1901-1990 United States. Central Intelligence Agency. Pike Report Pike Committee Ellsberg, Daniel Pentagon Papers United States. Central Intelligence Agency United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006 Harrington, Michael J., 1936- Faulk, John Henry

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