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1963-02-03, ABC, 23 min.
- Nelson Rockefeller
- James Meredith
- Harold Macmillan
- Dean Rusk
- Fred Foy
- Charles De Gaulle
- Robert Frost
- Harvey Gant
- Robert McNamara
- John Diefenbaker
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's news. Charles De Gaulle vetoes Britain's entry into the European common market, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan comments on the rebuke, a controversy between the US and Canada on nuclear bombs, Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker angrily criticizes the US, a possible collapse of the Canadian government, the Russians give signs of an interest in a nuclear test ban treaty, reports of a continued arms buildup in Cuba, comments by Nelson Rockefeller, Robert McNamara, and Dean Rusk, negro student James Meredith decides to continue at Mississippi University, Harvey Gant enrolls at Clemson University, poet Robert Frost dies, an inexperienced pilot brings down a plane to a safe landing. This is a WABC radio news broadcast. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1963-02-09, ABC, 23 min.
- Pierre Salinger
- John F. Kennedy
- Fred Foy
- Charles De Gaulle
- Kenneth Keating
- Robert McNamara
- Samuel Stratton
- Mr. Able
- Abd al-Karim Qasim
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's news: Confusion on whether or not there is an arms buildup in Cuba, Congressmen Samuel Stratton, Senator Kenneth Keating, Secretary of Defense McNamara, and President Kennedy all comment on the matter. disunity in Europe due to French pressure for dominance under Charles De Gaulle, Queen Elizabeth snubs a visit to France, the French to boycott the disarmament talks, a government crisis in Canada resulting from US interference on nuclear arms, the US considers tax reform, unemployment, and job opportunities, President Kennedy starts a physical fitness program, starting with portly Pierre Salinger, SINA organization demands animals wear clothes for decency, comment by Mr. Able, rebels in Iraq overthrow General Qasim's government, Qasim is tried and shot. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1963-03-15, ABC, min.
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's news: Barry Goldwater, Dean Rusk, and Florida Senator George Smathers comment on what to do with Cuba, communist infiltration in South America, Fidel Castro attacks President Kennedy personally, Senator Goldwater attacks Pentagon defense cuts in the budget, Secretary McNamara accused as "dictator" in defense matters, moon project funds might be cut. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25 minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1963-07-14, ABC, min.
- Barry Goldwater
- Nikita Khrushchev
- Dean Rusk
- Fred Foy
- John F,Kennedy
- Robert McNamara
- Charles Halleck
- McGeorge Bundy
- Everett Dirkson
- Strom Thurmond
- Queen Elizabeth
- Queen Frederika
- King Paul Of Greece
- Gale W. McGee
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's news: racial demonstrations in Cambridge, Maryland, in the North negroes protest segregation in an NYC diner, Senate hearings on civil rights comments by Dean Rusk, Strom Thurmond, Senator Gale W. McGee, Gov. Ross Barnett of Mississippi attack the Kennedys proposed march on Washington, blames communists in civil rights, proposed nuclear test ban treaty, comments by Averill Harriman, Thurmond, Dirkson, and Goldwater comment on both the treaty and Kennedy, a railroad strike is threatened because of automation, comment by President Kennedy, Rep. Charles Hallack, King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece arrive in England and trouble-left wingers boo Queen Elizabeth, comment by King Paul, Robert McNamara is proud of government savings operations, Soviet-Chinese rift, the Chinese demand removal of Khrushchev as the price for ending the split, comment by McGeorge Bundy. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25 minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1963-08-06, CBS, min.
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Mike Wallace
- Cassius Clay
- Nikita Khrushchev
- Muhammad Ali
- Dean Rusk
- U-Thant
- Robert McNamara
- Averill Harriman
The nuclear test ban treaty is signed by the big three in Moscow, festive occasion, Dean Rusk, Nikita Khrushchev, U-Thant, and Averill Harriman are all on hand, comment by Rusk, Robert McNamara in Germany also comments, Governor Nelson Rockefeller is questioned on 1964 convention choices, civil rights demonstrators block trucks in a racially disputed area, in South Vietnam, Buddhists demonstrate against the Government, Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali makes a record entitled "I Am The Greatest." Mike Wallace reports.
1963-09-29, CBS, min.
Baseball legend Stan (The Man) Musial retires as he plays his final game for the St. Louis Cardinals. He's honored at Busch Stadium before the game, a short interview with Musial, Robert McNamara is in South Vietnam and meets with Ngo Dinh Diem, the crisis in Algeria, Joseph Valachi continues to testify, Harry Reasoner comments.
1964-03-05, CBS, min.
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara off to Vietnam-the war is not going well there, the Vietcong increase pressure, the possibility of escalating war into the north, action report from Vietnam, US combat deaths at 115 so far, battle in Cyprus, Jack Ruby trial in Dallas-witness talks of the shooting of Oswald, General Douglas MacArthur has his gall bladder removed, Prince Constantine takes over the Greek throne following his father's death.
1964-06-23, CBS, 14 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Barry Goldwater
- Nelson Benton
- Henry Cabot Lodge
- Lyndon Johnson
- Wayne Morse
- Robert McNamara
- Maxwell Taylor
Three civil rights workers (two whites and one negro) disappear mysteriously on a Mississippi road after arrest on speeding charges, Nelson Benton reports from Mississippi, "swim-in" on a Florida beach sets off a racial flurry, Henry Cabot Lodge resigns as Ambassador to Saigon and is replaced by General Maxwell Taylor-comments on this event by President Johnson, Senator Wayne Morse, Senator Barry Goldwater, and defense secretary Robert McNamara, there are implications that the US will increase their war-role in South Vietnam. Host: Walter Cronkite. Report from Nelson Benton.
1964-09-20, ABC, min.
- Barry Goldwater
- Hubert Humphrey
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Fred Foy
- Robert McNamara
- Strom Thurmond
- William Miller
- King Constantine
- Princess Anne Marie
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. News topics of the day: Two US destroyers are menaced by hostile vessels in the Gulf of Tonkin, comment by Robert McNamara, the US, and Russia announce new defense systems, Johnson-Humphrey, Goldwater-Miller campaign items, Senator Strom Thurmond becomes a Republican, school bussing problems in New York City, Martin Luther King in Rome, comments on integration, Ecumenical Council in Rome, King Constantine of Greece marries Princess Anne Marie of Denmark. Host: Fred Foy.
1965-02-07, ABC, 24 min.
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: Charles De Gaulle says Germany is a European affair, the US raids North Vietnam, comments by McGeorge Bundy and Robert McNamara, Selina-Martin Luther king is arrested, Lester Maddox is fined for refusing to serve negroes in his Atlanta restaurant. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1965-02-07, ABC, 4 min.
Grave news from Vietnam as the war escalates following an attack by the Viet Cong, on a US base, McNamara comments, more US troops being sent to Vietnam, comments by Senator Frank Church.
1965-03-23, ABC, 11 min.
The Ranger 9 spacecraft impacts the moon after taking photos, Astronauts Young and Grissom back on the carrier "Intrepid," ABC science editor Jules Bergman comments on future US space flights, the US defends the use of non-lethal gas in Vietnam, comment by Dean Rusk, Robert McNamara and the possible opening of a pandora's box, comment to exploit the use of it, Selina march is in progress, Senator Robert Kennedy climbs Mt. Kennedy (13,500ft) to the top and arrives at 8,000 ft level by helicopter,
1965-03-23, CBS, min.
Gemini flight a success, a recap, the Ranger 9 spacecraft speeds toward the moon, the Russian cosmonauts are welcomed in Moscow, the Alabama civil rights movement marches half-way to Montgomery in wet weather, President Johnson is not consulted on the use of non-lethal gas in Vietnam-comment by Robert McNamara, comments also by China, London, and Paris, President Johnson talks to astronauts John Young and Virgil Grissom, Subbing for Walter Cronkite is Harry Reasoner.
1965-05-09, ABC, 24 min.
- Adlai Stevenson
- Dwight Eisenhower
- Lyndon Johnson
- Fred Foy
- Wally Bruner
- Robert McNamara
- James Farmer
- Viola Liuzzo
- Nikolai Federenko
- Leroy Wilkens
- Gilbert Hodges
- U Thant
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy, and also Gilbert Hodges. A review of the week's top news stories: The US sends troops to the Dominican Republic to stop communist seizure of the country, U Thant from the United Nations, Wally Bruner reporting from Santo Domingo with troops engaged in combat, Nikolai Federenko, and Adlai Stevenson in a heated exchange in the UN, air war continues in Vietnam, President Johnson asks Congress for more money for Vietnam involvement which is backed by Robert McNamara, the end of the European war, comments by President Johnson and Dwight Eisenhower, Leroy Wilkens KKK trial for the murder of Viola Liuzzo, the case ends in a mistrial by an all-white jury, Core's James Farmer in a civil rights talk. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1965-06-16, , min.
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara holds a press conference on Vietnam.
1965-06-16, ABC, 5 min.
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara speaks about the US military status in Vietnam. Irv Chapman reports.
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Order1965-06-19, CBS, min.
Algeria's Ben Bella is overthrown, Robert McNamara reveals an increase in troops to Vietnam, journalist H.V. Kaltenborn is dead.
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Order1965-07-14, CBS, min.
The death of Adlai Stevenson, Robert McNamara suggests calling up reserves, National Guard draft call to meet Vietnam demands, McNamara contradiction of one year ago, Walter Cronkite interviews airborne brigade in Vietnam, Viet Cong called cowards and bums, US support for troops.
1965-07-18, ABC, 17 min.
- Robert Stack
- Abbe Lane
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Richard Burton
- Ann Miller
- Gerald Ford
- Ed Begley
- Adlai Stevenson
- Henry Cabot Lodge
- Lyndon Johnson
- Richard Attenborough
- Fred Foy
- Eva Marie Saint
- Robert McNamara
- Averill Harriman
- Alexi Kosygin
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: Mariner probe takes photos of Mars surface, mission successful, President Johnson says national honor at stake in Vietnam, increased aggression by North Vietnamese, a commitment by the US on the ground, US will send reserves and national guard to Vietnam, Robert McNamara and Henry Cabot Lodge go to South Vietnam, Harriman in Moscow for talks with Alexi Kosygin, congressman Gerald Ford attacks LBJ on civil rights voting record, a tribute to Adlai Stevenson on his death, Hollywood premiere of the film "The Sandpiper," notables on hand are Abbe Lane, Ed Begley, Eva Marie Saint, Richard Attenborough, Robert Stack, Ann Miller, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1965-10-17, ABC, 12 min.
- Mary Martin
- Barry Goldwater
- Everett Dirksen
- Dean Rusk
- Dwight Eisenhower
- Lyndon Johnson
- Fred Foy
- Robert Kennedy
- Robert McNamara
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: Mary Martin entertains the US troops in Vietnam, anti-war protests continue, comments by Robert McNamara, Eisenhower, and GOP leaders, Goldwater and Dirksen, criticize LBJ, birthday greeting from President Johnson to Dwight Eisenhower, Johnson has gall bladder surgery, Dean Rusk reports on possible Chinese aggression, Robert Kennedy on test ban treaty. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1965-11-28, ABC, min.
- Floyd Patterson
- Cassius Clay
- Muhammad Ali
- Dean Rusk
- Richard Nixon
- Lyndon Johnson
- Fred Foy
- Robert McNamara
- William Westmoreland
- Ho Chi Minh
- Benjamin Spock
- Linus Pauling
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: Sounds of protest as 25,000 demonstrate at White House, Dr.Benjamin Spock, President Johnson (disheartened by atrocities in Vietnam,) and Dean Rusk all speak on peaceful protest attempts, radio Peking comments, Ho Chi Minh in a letter to Dr. Linus Pauling urges US troop withdrawal, Robert McNamara comments on the current fighting, IA Drang Valley battle losses, President Johnson saddened by a growing list of US battle casualties, General Westmoreland in Thanksgiving message to troops, France launches a satellite, Muhammad Ali defeats Floyd Patterson in a heavyweight fight, post-fight comments by Ali, Richard Nixon on youth goals. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1965-11-30, ABC, min.
Vietnam news; will increase troop strength, Robert McNamara comments, two former GI prisoners protest the war, IA Drang survivors comment on the battle, anti-war protest in Washington, DC, Norman Thomas gives a speech. Peter Jennings reports.
1966-01-16, ABC, min.
- Hubert Humphrey
- Gerald Ford
- Everett Dirksen
- Dean Rusk
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Fred Foy
- Robert McNamara
- Harold Wilson
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Julian Bond
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: LBJ on the deterioration of the Vietnam war, Mcnamara, Ford, and Dirksen all comment, peace mission by Dean Rusk, a report from Vietnam, Yale professors return from Vietnam, India's Shastri has died, Humphrey comments on Shastri, NYC transit strike is over, Julian Bond not allowed to take a seat in Georgia, Martin Luther King comments, civil rights protests in Alabama, Rhodesia comment by Wilson. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1966-02-05, ABC, min.
November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC) A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam. Highlights: Progress report on US moon project. A week's review of Vietnam war problems with Robert McNamara. Howard K. Smith reports
1966-02-06, ABC, min.
- Hedda Hopper
- Buster Keaton
- George McGovern
- Dean Rusk
- James Lovell
- Lyndon Johnson
- Fred Foy
- Curtis Lemay
- Wayne Morse
- Robert Kennedy
- Arthur Goldberg
- Robert McNamara
- Averill Harriman
- Russell Long
- Nguyen Cao Ky
- William Westmoreland
- Denis Fedorenko
- Ramsey Clark
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: The Russians land moon probe, it sends contact to earth, comments by James Lovell, others, the US resumes bombing in North Vietnam, reactions from Wayne Morse, Russell Long, Ramsey Clark, Robert Kennedy, George McGovern, Averill Harriman, Britain, General Curtis LeMay, Arthur Goldberg, Robert McNamara Russia's Denis Fedorenko at the UN, Dean Rusk says peace channels have failed, President Johnson to go to Hawaii to meet with South Vietnamese leader, General Ky and General William Westmoreland, report on search and destroy mission in Vietnam, death claims Buster Keaton and Hedda Hopper. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1966-06-29, , min.
The US bombs North Vietnam oil installation near Hanoi, comments by McNamara and Morse, Russians denounce Johnson as barbaric, also British Prime Minister Harold Wilson disapproves, Johnson expects a positive outcome to the Vietnam war.
1966-10-16, ABC, min.
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: Robert McNamara and Dean Rusk speak about Vietnam, McNamara says the marines will persist in not allowing North Vietnam to conquer South Vietnam, McNamara is more optimistic about success, President Johnson and others seek peace, LBJ campaigns for an increase in Social Security benefits, LBJ and Hubert Humphrey in a political campaign. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1967-03-05, ABC, min.
- Barry Goldwater
- Ronald Reagan
- Henry Jackson
- Everett Dirksen
- George Wallace
- Dean Rusk
- Fred Foy
- Adam Clayton Powell
- Robert Kennedy
- Robert McNamara
- William Westmoreland
- Henry Robinson Luce
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: The House votes to expel Adam Clayton Powell from his congressional seat, a civil rights worker is murdered in Mississippi, in Vietnam, The US mines waters near North Vietnam, Robert McNamara comments, Robert Kennedy comments against bombings, he seeks peace negotiations, Barry Goldwater and Secretary of State Dean Rusk attack Kennedy's proposals, General William Westmoreland, Senator Henry (Scoop) Jackson, and Illinois Senator Everett Dirksen all support the bombing, Ronald Reagan and George Wallace discuss future plans. marine captain receives Congressional Medal Of Honor for action in Vietnam, publisher Henry Robinson Luce dies. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1967-04-14, CBS, 10 min.
The Vietcong terrorize South Vietnamese villages, communists in London falsify US actions in Vietnam, Stokely Carmichael urges negroes not to go into Army, calls defense secretary Robert McNamara, a "racist honky." Morley Safer reports from London on the Vietnam war.
1967-04-14, CBS, 10 min.
The Vietcong terrorize South Vietnamese villages, communists in London falsify US actions in Vietnam, Stokely Carmichael urges negroes not to go into Army, calls defense secretary Robert McNamara, a "racist honky." Morley Safer reports from London on the Vietnam war.
1967-07-08, CBS, min.
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara in Vietnam, he's optimistic-says the war is being won, he needs more troops, between 70,000 and 200,000 so as not to lose initiative, US casualties are rising rapidly against a determined enemy, questions asked about war's escalation, the civil war in Nigeria, a report from Middle East-Suez area, actress Vivian Leigh dies.
1967-07-16, ABC, min.
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: 27 die in Newark, New Jersey riots, racial riots in Newark, comments by Governor Richard Hughes, looting continues in "carnival atmosphere," 465,000 men in Vietnam as requested by secretary McNamara and General Westmoreland, comments from secretary McNamara and General Westmoreland, they claim the enemy is losing the war, in Middle East, firing at Suez Canal's west branch, Abba Eban defends Israel's takeover of Arab Jerusalem. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1967-11-17, WNBC, 111 min.
- Mort Sahl
- Dr. Joyce Brothers
- Lyndon Johnson
- William Westmoreland
- Dean Rusk
- Robert McNamara
- Lee Harvey Oswald
- Mark Lane
- John F. Kennedy
- Brad Crandall
- Jackie Gleason
- Jim Garrison
- Jim Luddle
- Bill Mazer
- Sam Kearing
Callers comment on Dean Rusk, William Westmoreland, Robert McNamara, President Johnson, etc. Host: Mort Sahl subbing for Brad Crandall whose Monday to Friday WNBC Radio talk show would air from 9:10 to 11:55pm (March 1964- September 1971). A rare opportunity to listen to Mort Sahl take phone calls from the public discussing politics and controversial subjects with an acerbic point of view, including topics covering the Warren Report, the Viet Nam war, and the Kennedy assassination. Mort reads headlines from today's newspapers, takes phone calls ranging from topics including Jackie Gleason, Dr. Joyce Brothers, male dolls with full anatomy, and demonstrators. Mort Sahl expresses his great displeasure with WNBC Radio who stated to him that he could have any guest on the show he wanted but just moments ago failed to clear appearances by Mark Lane, author of the controversial book "Rush to Judgment," published in August 1966, and Jim Garrison, both waiting to talk with Sahl and his audience. Further calls discussing more about why the government would want to cover-up information about the assassination of JFK, today's President Lyndon Johnson's speech, Lee Harvey Oswald in the spirit world, and reopening the Kennedy investigation. One caller asks Mort Sahl why he is so cynical and abrupt with callers who have a different point of view, hanging up on this caller as well. One caller mentions that some of those who are calling into the show are "nuts." Included is the National News Report by Jim Luddle. Stories include, 2000 Canadian students protesting at the US consulate turning into a violent action protesting our presence in Viet Nam. President Johnson stating his feelings about protesting, and a report from Saigon about three days of cease fire agreement during certain holidays, including Christmas. There is also local Metropolitan News heard, including delays on the Long Island railroad, strike by taxi drivers averted, and the retirement of Sanitation Commissioner, Sam Kearing, who comments. Cosa Nostra perjury, Gambino clan member missing, Ocean Hill Board of Education decentralization, two million dollar foreign aide bill, and a blackout in Douglaston Queens. There is a promo for The Bill Mazer Sports Show and Sahl reads the latest social activities for listeners to do on the weekend. A caller mentions that General Westmoreland suggested if the war in Viet Nam continues into 1969 the US would lose an additional 30,000 more US troops. Commercials heard include those for Arpege, Ronzoni, Chateau Martin Vermouth, DiGel, His man's shops, Chevrolet, and Consumers Guide magazine.
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Order1967-11-28, CBS, min.
Robert McNamara may resign, comments on McNamara by Senators Mansfield-Russell who praise him, comment also by Eric Sevareid, General Bradley and Eisenhower comment on Vietnam tactics.
1967-12-03, ABC, 24 min.
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara is stepping down after seven years, Cardinal Francis Spellman has died, Julie Nixon announces her engagement. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1967-12-03, ABC, 24 min.
- Fred Foy
- Lyndon Johnson
- Robert McNamara
- Stokely Carmichael
- Francis Spellman
- Julie Nixon
- David Eisenhower
- Eugene McCarthy
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: Defense Secretary McNamara resigns, the reaction from Capitol Hill, a report from Vietnam-212 GI's were killed last week, US officials think the US is winning the war, war crimes trial in Denmark-the US is found guilty of genocide, comment by Stokely Carmichael, Cardinal Francis Spellman has died, Senator Eugene McCarthy is seeking the Democratic nomination for president, possible "put-up" job by the RFK supporters to test the waters against President Johnson, Red China is denied membership in the UN,-the 18th year in a row, Turkey-Greece crisis over Cyprus, Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower announce their engagement. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1968-02-28, CBS, 13 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Barry Goldwater
- Eric Sevareid
- Dan Rather
- George Romney
- Robert McNamara
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Charles Evers
Michigan Governor George Romney quits presidential race, comments by Nelson Rockefeller and Barry Goldwater, Eric Sevareid commentary, a tribute to former defense secretary Robert McNamara, Dan Rather reports, Charles Evers comments on the upcoming election,
1971-12-21, NBC, min.
- Maxwell Taylor
- Robert McNamara
- John F. Kennedy
- George Ball
- Roswell Gilpatric
- John Kenneth Galbraith
- David Halberstam
- Arthur Schlesinger
- Paul Harkins
- John Vann
- Rufus Phillips
- Michael Forrestal
- Frederick Nolting
- Roger Hilsman
- Mme.Nhu
"Vietnam Hindsight" Part 1: How It Began First of a two-part examination of US involvement in Vietnam a decade ago. Includes appearances by Roswell Gilpatric, former secretary of defense George Ball, General Maxwell Taylor, former military adviser John Kenneth Galbraith, war correspondent David Halberstam, and former special assistant to the President Arthur Schlesinger. Others appearing are General Paul Harkins, Lt. Col. John Vann, former military adviser Rufus Phillips, Michael Forrestal, Frederick Nolting, former ambassador to South Vietnam, Roger Hilsman, former assistant secretary of state, and Mme.Nhu, sister-in-law of Ngo Dinh Diem. Also clips of President John F. Kennedy and former defense secretary Robert McNamara.