Draft Resistance. Speakers are Richard Goodwin, Michael Farber, and David Zukerman. Held on January 14th, 1968.              

President speaks to America for 43 minutes about Vietnam and his attempts at peace negotiations. He says the bombing of North Vietnam will be reduced. He announces he will not run for reelection in November. Anchor Edwin Newman evaluates the speech. Senators Walter Mondale, Henry Jackson, and Clifford Case comment. Also reporting for NBC News are Herb Kaplow, Elie Abel, Ray Scherer, and Charles Quinn. Also, an excerpt from CBS News on the speech. Roger Mudd and Dan Rather comment.                                        

A CBS Editorial with Michael Keating.             

Special report on President Johnson's decision not to run for President and on the prospects for peace in Vietnam, George Herman and Dan Rather report, an extended interview with Richard Nixon, Comments from Bill Moyers, John Hughes, and Theodore White.                         

A CBS News special report with host Walter Cronkite. The topic is President Lyndon Baines Johnson's decision not to seek re-election and on the prospects for peace in Viet Nam.        

President Lyndon B. Johnson's radio address to the Broadcasters Union in Chicago, Illinois.         

A television showcase for singer Petula Clark in which she sings a number of her hit songs and is joined by singer Harry Belafonte.          

A look at the 1968 Presidential campaign.

WTEN is a CBS radio affiliate          

The story about the crucifixion of Christ and how the crowds asked Pontius Pilate for the release of Barrabus the thief from prison, rather than Jesus.

Originally aired on March 26th, 1961.         

Live coverage of the Wisconsin primary. Walter Cronkite anchors.
John Hart, Dan Rather, David Schoumacher and Martin Agronsky report. Comments from Eugene McCarthy, Robert Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, and Eric Sevareid.                                                    

Burt Lancaster movie review.            

Live coverage of the Wisconsin primary from NBC News. Anchors are Frank McGee and Chet Huntley. Reports from Elie Abel and comments from Eugene McCarthy.             

"Honor and Washington," the road ahead. Reed Collins host.            

A report on the conditions for peace talks as set by Hanoi earlier in the day.

Host: Bob Young.             

An increasing number of young men have refused to serve or support a war that they consider immoral. Tonight's documentary examines this resistance movement. An hour of the program will be devoted to a profile of Chic Marston, Jr. who burned his draft card on the steps of the Boston Court House last year. Photo-Journalist Lee Lockwood probes Marston's reasons for his act, and the reactions of his family and neighbors in Rockport, Mass. Films show all-night college anti-draft teach-ins and Boston's Arlington Street Church draft-card burning and turn-in. A report on Americans who have gone to Canada to avoid the draft is telecast live from Toronto. Members of the "Boston Five" debate with VFW commander Robert Scherra before an audience of university students. The final segment features participants in Boston, New York and Washington in live-interconnect debate on the moral justification for breaking the law, and its effects on the government. Moderator is Harvard Law School professor Jerome Cohen.                                                   

An NBC News report with Edwin Newman.            

First radio and television news accounts (different stations) from approximately 9:45pm EST to 10:18pm EST related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, in Memphis, Tennessee.

These reports include first radio and television reports.

Tom Jarriel reports to ABC's Bob Young...reaction of the assassination which took place around 7:10pm...rioting in Tennessee...death of King around 8pm...President Johnson's response to the public...VP Hubert  Humphrey comments, Steve Young reports from Carnegie Hall...Duke Ellington turns concert into a memorial, Ed Bradley Man on the Street reactions in Harlem  to the assassination,  comments from Dr. Sterling Brown, Senator Charles Percy comments...Don Hickman reports from Memphis Tennessee. Other reports from Jeff Green and James Robinson. A Biography is heard on the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King. 

NOTE: All of the above air checks audio taped  were recorded off the air (television and radio) in real time, switching from  one station to another...radio to TV to radio to TV, back and forth from approximately 9:45pm EST to !0:18pm EST. 
                                                                 

Live coverage of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Host: Joseph Benti.                          

President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the nation regarding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.            

Continuing live coverage of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.           

Live coverage of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, hosted by Chet Huntley.
          

First radio and television news accounts (different stations) from approximately 9:45pm EST related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, in Memphis, Tennessee.

These reports include first radio bulletins and reports.

Beginning News Bulletin Radio report related to Martin Luther King assassination.
According to Jesse Jackson a shot fired at King from a building across the street  as he stood on his hotel balcony. As he was getting ready with a group of friends and associates to eat  dinner when the shot was fired. 

Dr. King's death comes only one night after he told associates he was not disturbed by reports that he would be subjected to physical harm while in Memphis.  The civil rights leader was in the city to take charge of demonstrations in support of the city's 1300 striking garbage workers. Most of these garbage workers are negro. Las week the march led by King erupted into rioting. ONe person was killed in that rioting. There had been legal attempts in a court order to revent Dr. King from leading another demonstration in a few days. Dr. Martin Luther King and his attorneys have gone into court in an attempt to have that ban lifted. A decision was expected tomorrow. Dr. King was proclaiming the fact that the could indeed lead. 


Tom Jarriel reports to ABC's Bob Young...reaction of the assassination which took place around 7:10pm...rioting in Tennessee...death of King around 8pm...President Johnson's response to the public...VP Hubert  Humphrey comments, Steve Young reports from Carnegie Hall...Duke Ellington turns concert into a memorial, Ed Bradley Man on the Street reactions in Harlem  to the assassination,  comments from Dr. Sterling Brown, Senator Charles Percy comments...Don Hickman reports from Memphis Tennessee.

Other stations are archived at this time including the following reports:

PBS reaction of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. 
Rioting in Tennessee...WNBC radio Charles Percy states that we must bring negroes into the mainstream of labor and business...Dick Reeves and Frank Gardner  reports from WCBS News. Report that King died at 8pm EST. President Lyndon Johnson responds to the American people. Vice President Hubert Humphrey responds. King shot in the neck. One bullet . Steve Young at Carnegie Hall. Duke Ellington  turns concert into a memorial. At 7:10 King was shot. Ed Bradley reports with man on the street interviews in Harlem, NY. Dr. Sterling Brown comments. Senator Charles P:ercy interviewed at the Plaza Hotel. Don Hickman reports from Memphis Tennessee. Dr. Martin Luther King, third youngest person to win the Nobel Prize. Short biography of King. Effects of Civil Rights during the Viet Nam War, view on congress and their focus on non violence. 

WOR radio report. Jean Sheppard. Bill Mazer. WABC report. Lee Leonard quotes King who said "I am a dead man. The only question is when?" Discussion. Extra police are sent to Harlem. Atmosphere there is electric. James Farmer statement read by nesman. City College closed tomorrow. WVATS speech by Senator Wayne Morris. Riot ing in Memphis Tennessee. WLOK'S Tom Wat son reports. WVAI additional comments. WnBC Lee Leonard studio interview. Dick Reeves. Looting Harlem. 
SP EICAL BROADCAST then NBC re orts from Memphis TN. Jesse Jackson is interviewed ...reaction when bullet hit Dr. King. Again here President Johnson speech to the nation. Late reports from Danie Schorrand King speech, "...mine eyes have seen the glory.". Hubert Humphrey quote that King "An apostle of non-violence has been the victim of violence." CBS TV Russell long interviewed by Marvin Agronsky. WINS reports. King's first filmed interview on Bus Boycott in 1961 in Montgomery Alabama. Charles Kuralt reports retrospective...King at convention during the summer of 1956...prayer pilgrimage, King on advantages of sit-ins. 

NOTE: All of the above air checks audio taped  were recorded off the air (television and radio) in real time, switching from  one station to another...radio to TV to radio to TV, back and forth from approximately 9:45pm EST.


                                                                 

Live coverage of the assassination of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. 
on April 4th, 1968.
1- News reports by Julian Barber WTOP-TV Washington (CBS)
2- News reports by Glenn Rinker WRC-TV (NBC) Washington 
3- NBC News Special Report-(Joined in progress) (Dr. King in critical condition)
4- ABC News Special Report (Joined in progress) (Dr.King in critical condition)
5- NBC News Special Report (Death Of Dr. King)
6- Special Report  WTTG News (Metro) Washington D.C. Death of Dr. King-32 seconds
7- ABC News Special Report (Death of Dr. King) 41 second special report 
8- CBS News Special Report (Joined in progress) with Dan Rather concerning the death of Dr. King. 
9- NBC News Special Report (Death of Dr.King update)
10- ABC News Special Report with Bob Young (Joined in progress update)
11- CBS News Special Report (Joined in progress) with Walter Cronkite concerning the death of Dr. King and remarks by President Johnson and Vice President Hubert Humphrey.

For events of 4-5-68, please see #11313A. 

Events of April 5th, 1968, concerning the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

12- Today Show Interviews 4-5-68 with James Farmer and others
13- CBS News Bulletin (joined in progress) with Dan Rather concerning looting in Washington and Federal troops sent into Washington.
14- CBS News with Walter Cronkite 
15- Huntley- Brinkley Report segment (NBC)
16- WTOP News Special Report  with Stephen Gear about rioting in Washington.
17- WMAL (ABC) News Special Report with Steve Schatz concerning rioting and curfew in Washington.
18- WTTG News Special Report with Wally Bruner and John Goldsmith
19- WMAL News Special Report with Steve Schatz (joined in progress) reporting tanks in Washington 
20- WTTG News Special Report with Wally Bruner and John Goldsmith.

Documentary about a series of hearings held by the United States Senate's subcommittee about investigations into conflicting accusations between the United States Army and Senator Joseph McCarthy. 

From April to June 1954, a nation wide audience saw history made on TV. Emile de Antonio explores that era. The focus is on McCarthy's rise to national prominence, and his desperate attempt to save face.            

ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING AND AFTERMATH
Anchor newsman Harry Reasoner examines the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King and the aftermath that has followed a day later.

Harry Reasoner reports on 40 cities across the nation where much domestic disturbance has erupted causing the National Guard to be deployed. We hear prior speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King proclaiming that he will not use violence to protest all that is evil in the country. 

President Lyndon Johnson speaks to the American people. He implores that blacks and whites must come together to fill the void of Dr. King whose voice has been stilled.

Reports of 3000 National Guardsman deployed to Detroit where one person has been killed. Major looting and fires everywhere. 2000 National Guardsman deployed to Boston. State of emergency in Washington DC where Steve Rowan reports major destruction and looting, some by children. Police officers attempt to curtail violence. 

Nelson Benton reports of 100 fires only blocks from the White House. Three deaths reported. 4000 National Guardsman deployed.  

Dan Rather reports from Washington D.C. President Johnson meets with 21 civil rights leaders at the White House this morning. Mourning in the afternoon at the National Cathedral.

In Chicago, 6000 National Guardsman have taken up position. Jeb Duvall reports. Two negroes killed by snipers. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley appeals for all people to protect the
city of Chicago. 

From Memphis Tennessee Ike Pappas reports and reconstructs the assassination. He states that Dr. King emerged from his room #306 and on the balcony leaned over to talk to others below. From a bathroom window across from the balcony, only 200 feet away the assailant fired one shot striking King in the neck, and fled. Also reporting from Memphis is Bill Plante...an extended report of Coretta King arriving at the Memphis airport, and the procession arriving at the funeral home. People line the streets. 

Reverend Ralph Abernathy states that Dr. Martin Luther King believed in non-violence. Tuesday will be his Funeral. There is a message from Jacqueline Kennedy. 

John Hart reports from Cleveland Ohio. Mayor Carl Stokes states that nobody can kill an idea or ideal which Dr. King represented, and whose message will continue to live in this city. 

Whitney Young addresses the question of who will replace Dr. Martin Luther King? He reflects to all that "The time has come for all decent people to voice their will. 

Roger Mudd reports in Washington D.C. that a Joint session of congress will be meeting on Monday with attentions of passing President's Johnson housing and jobs massive spending bill.
 
Eric Sevareid examines the effects of violence that has been seen in many cities across the nation...assessment of the consequences of a great man assassinated, a symbol of a man who has been martyred.

Harry Reasoner signs off.                                                                

Continuing radio coverage of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.            

News report of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from WTOP-TV(CBS) Washington D.C. by Julian Barber. There is an NBC News bulletin and special report with further details including news of King's death. An ABC bulletin is heard interrupting regular broadcasting, announcing the tragic death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Joined in progress, late reports from Dan Rather on a CBS News Special Report. In a previous speech King is heard, reminding his followers that to put one's life on the line for what is just and righteous is to place oneself in danger, but the risks must be taken. 

Another extensive CBS TV NEWS SPECIAL REPORT from Washington DC is telecast preempting regular programming the evening of April 4, 1968.

 Walter Cronkite relays the latest news from Memphis, Tennessee where King was pronounced dead one hour after he was shot. Cronkite recounts a brief biographic report on King; his early life, his rise to fame, and the influences he has had promoting non-violent activates. Wires are read from shocked dignitaries. President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks live to the American people requesting all Americans to work together for peace and solidarity. Via video tape, Vice President Hubert Humphrey reflects on this tragedy and gives praise to the work which King has done and to his non-violent philosophy for acquiring freedom and civil rights for all people. 

On the following day, April 5, CBS EVENING NEWS with WALTER CRONKIITE.  

Dan Rather reports concerning the racial looting which has occurred. Ike Pappas reports from Memphis Tennessee. He states that at 2:06pm Dr. King walked on to his hotel balcony. 200 hundred feet away across the balcony one shot rang out and the assassin disappeared.  Steve Rowan from Memphis reports of looting and chaos during the day. Officers in gas masks. Fires everywhere. A number of Negroes taken into custody. National Guard requested and called in near the White House. Incidents of looting in Detroit, Boston, and in the states of  Tennessee, Colorado and North Carolina. A national day of mourning is reported by Dan Rather. President Johnson again talks to the American people requesting unity. Additional reports from Memphis come from Ike Pappas who states that King walked to railing at his hotel at 3:06pm. 200 feet away a single shot rang out, and the shooter disappeared. Bill Plante reports from Memphis related to  the emotions felt.. Prayers from Dr. Ralph Abernathy are heard. From Atlanta, a report detailing the return of King's body to Georgia. Peter Burns reports on funeral arrangements. From Cleveland, John Hart reports; we hear statements from Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Carl Stokes.

 From the HUNTLEY BRINKLEY REPORT(NBC), Chet Huntley and David Brinkley inform on the latest development regarding looting and violence in many states including Detroit, Greensboro, and Chicago. Federal troops ordered into the streets. All schools closed. Four deaths reported. Hundreds arrested in Detroit. Guard troops deployed in Nashville, Tennessee and in Chicago.

On CBS EVENING NEWS, Eric Sevareid comments on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.   
He states, "never before has this nation gone into a proclaimed mourning, its flag everywhere at half staffed over the death of  a private citizen. And this man was a descendent of slaves."      

Walter Cronkite concludes with his signature sign off,
"And that's the way it is, April 5th, 1968. This is Walter Cronkinte. Good Night."                           

    Dan Rather special report on President Johnson...meetings already in progress. Joseph Benti reports latest developments on the rioting and Dr. Kings assassination last night. Corretta King frying to Memphis.                      

Sunday declared a day of mourning for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. President Johnson speaks. Looting and violence in Harlem, in aftermath of the King assassination, Mayor Lindsay comments, description of death scene at the Memphis, motel. 

Jim Jensen reports.                         

President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the nation regarding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.           

Live NBC Radio Network  Special on the death of Dr. Martin Luther King.

An NBC Radio Special Report hosted and narrated by NBC correspondent Bill Ryan. 

Includes many testimonials and tributes from celebrated individuals and from the "Man in the Street."

Mahalia Jackson is heard singing "Take My Hand."

From past speeches we hear Dr. Martin Luther King and his philosophy of non violent protesting. 

Jay Barbee reports at the Sisters Chapel in Memphis Tennessee where people pay their respects to Dr. King as he lies is state. Barbee interviews those in attendance asking the question, "What did Martin Luther King mean to you?"
and "Opinions of race relations now in the South."

Coretta King speaks about Dr. King's relationship with the Reverend Ralph Abernathy whom King elected to replace him at such time of his death. She reminds all that her husband believed it is not how long you live but how well you live. 

Mayor of New York City, John Lindsay gives tribute as well as Jackie Robinson who states that Martin Luther King has been the greatest leader in the country of the 20th century. 

Sammy Davis Jr gives tribute to Dr. King.

Leontyne Price sings "This Little LIght of Mine."

NBC's Mark Lanzman reporting and interview with Mayor of Memphis, Henry Loeb.

Abraham Joshua Heschel give tribute.
 
Reverend James Watson is interviewed. 

Dealy Mallory 3rd states current attitude in the white community at this time. 

Oratory and eulogy given by Dr. Joel Nederhood "The Power of God."

From August 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King's address at the March on Washington, "I Have A Dream" speech. 
                        

Live radio special about the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.         

"The Great Mating Game" surveys the singles scramble in an affluent-and morally relaxed-America. 

On view: apartment houses "for singles only" and preferred meeting spots for unmarried; a discotheque in Los Angeles, a bar in New York and a resort hotel, where a singles ski weekend drew nearly 3000 young adults. Electronic dating is examined at a computer party. There were 1,300,000 marriages to be consummated in the United States in 1968.
 
In one poignant and revealing segment Jack McKennes, of the musical rock group ORPHEUS, describes the loneliness of a hardworking musician's life. The song "Never Seen Love Like This" is sung by the group.

Narrator: Jean Shepherd.

This half hour documentary Special was written and produced by
David Yarnell, who's other 1960's & '70's  producing credits include The 17th Annual Tony Awards (1963), The Mini-Skirt Rebellion (1967), Firing Line (1966-1968), In Concert (1972), Rock Concert (1973), and The Rock 'n' Fun Magic Show (1975).

 Music by Orpheus and The Rascals. 

Complete with Clairol commercials. 
Clairol Fast Color Shampoo
Nice and Easy Clairol Shampoo
Clairol: "The Girl Form Uncurl"
Excedrin Strength Relief 
VOTE Toothpaste and
Clairol Shampoo   
                                                                                                    

Highlights from the late Ernie Kovacs' specials broadcast in 1961.

Dupe Of # 765.                          

Live TV and radio coverage of the funeral services for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Radio coverage provided by WGY, Schenectady.                      

Live coverage and highlights from all three networks and Radio of Dr. Martin Luther King's Funeral.                                      

A WCBS-TV editorial with Michael Keating.            

The opening of this CBS documentary special. Eric Sevareid narrates. 

Opening only.            

Bob Hope is the host for the 14th time of the 40th annual Academy Awards.He would host this gala event alone only one more time; 10 years later in 1978, celebrating the 50th anniversary of this annual presentation. Academy President Gregory Peck gives tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bob Hope commences the program with a monologue. Presenters and award winners include Carol Channing, Patty Duke, George Kennedy, and Katharine Hepburn. In a salute to the history of the Oscar and its first decade of development, Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross, MacDonald Carey, Diahann Carroll, Robert Morse, Barbara Rush, Eva Marie Saint, Martha Raye, Olivia
de Havilland, who salutes Oscar's second decade, Natalie Wood, Richard Crenna, Elke Sommer, Walter Matthau, Estelle Parsons, Dame Edith Evans, Grace Kelly, who salutes Oscar's third decade, Hal Ashby, Rosalind Russell, Anne Bancroft, who salutes Oscar's fourth decade, Danny Kaye, Rock Hudson, Shirley Jones, Angie Dickinson,
Gene Kelly, Barbra Streisand, Robert Wise, Claire Bloom, Rod Steiger, Alfred Hitchcock, Mike Nichols, Sterling Silliphant, Stanley Kramer, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Julie Andrews, and Walter Mirisch. Bob Hope concludes with some serious remarks reflecting the assassination of Martin Luther King regarding bigotry and the purpose of motion pictures...to reflect the human condition. Hank Sims is the announcer. 

George Kennedy-Best supporting actor
Estelle Parsons- Best supporting actress
Alfred Hitchcock: Irving Thalberg Award.   

See #1047 for details.                                                                                      

Bob Hope is the host for the 14th time of the 40th annual Academy Awards.He would host this gala event alone only one more time; 10 years later in 1978, celebrating the 50th anniversary of this annual presentation. Academy President Gregory Peck gives tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bob Hope commences the program with a monologue. Presenters and award winners include Carol Channing, Patty Duke, George Kennedy, and Katharine Hepburn. In a salute to the history of the Oscar and its first decade of development, Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross, MacDonald Carey, Diahann Carroll, Robert Morse, Barbara Rush, Eva Marie Saint, Martha Raye, Olivia
de Havilland, who salutes Oscar's second decade, Natalie Wood, Richard Crenna, Elke Sommer, Walter Matthau, Estelle Parsons, Dame Edith Evans, Grace Kelly, who salutes Oscar's third decade, Hal Ashby, Rosalind Russell, Anne Bancroft, who salutes Oscar's fourth decade, Danny Kaye, Rock Hudson, Shirley Jones, Angie Dickinson,
Gene Kelly, Barbra Streisand, Robert Wise, Claire Bloom, Rod Steiger, Alfred Hitchcock, Mike Nichols, Sterling Silliphant, Stanley Kramer, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Julie Andrews, and Walter Mirisch. Bob Hope concludes with some serious remarks reflecting the assassination of Martin Luther King regarding bigotry and the purpose of motion pictures...to reflect the human condition. Hank Sims is the announcer. 

George Kennedy-Best supporting actor
Estelle Parsons_Best supporting actress
Alfred Hitchcock: Irving Thalberg Award.                                                                            

Wayne Newton stars in his first television variety special.             

Bob Hope is Master of Ceremonies for this 40th Annual Academy Awards presentation. This is Hope's 14th appearance as host. Among the presenters are Julie Andrews, Warren Beatty, Claire Bloom, Macdonald Carey, Leslie Caron, Carol Channing, Kirk Douglas, Audrey Hepburn, Gene Kelly, and others.                                       

Alan King is the host for a satiric revue of contemporary fads and foolishness.             

Adam "Batman" West swings into a host-narrator role for this look at the "Now" scene in music, fashion, movies, and athletics. Music: the sound of Dionne Warwick, The Chamaeleon Church and The Group Image. Fashion: a mod look at what the young male and female will be wearing this summer. Movies: scenes from three major features. Athletics: a preview of sporting activities that are "in."