"Good Night, and Good Lucky," were the famous signature sign off words spoken by Edward R. Murrow at the end of his well renown show, "See It Now" on CBS. These words became the title of a movie in 2005, a film that portrayed how Mr. Murrow's exemplary broadcast journalism led to downfall of Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. While the rest of journalists and the media were too afraid to go against Senator McCarthy, Mr. Murrow boldly made a choice to do so with a strong convictions. He put his duty of serving the public before himself and selflessly dedicated his show with the support of his co-producer, Fred Friendly and their staff. With a committed team, Mr. Murrow disregard ed corporate sponsorships and motives to dispute McCarthy's shrewd allegations.
Senator Joseph McCarthy's scandals became known as McCarthyism, a shameful time that opened the gates of anti-communism suspicion in American government, especially the Democratic Party. McCarthy accused and destroyed the lives of thousands of innocent men and women based on his accusation of being a communist or communist sympathizer. His tactics were so outrageous, that it became known as the "anti-communist witch hunt," instilling fear in most Americans.
Mr. Murrow began his series against McCarthy in, "See It Now," by first defending Milo Radulovich, who was yet a another victim to McCarthy's allegations. Radulovich was accused based on the political views of his sister, and loose ties with his father which made him security risk and a candidate to be expelled from the Air Force. Mr. Murrow's upright delivery was a huge impact and it gained the support of the media to bring down McCarthy. Mr. Murrow continued in his series to expose McCarthy by his own clips of contradicting words and falsehoods. After allowing McCarthy to rebut his case, he was further proven as a "sadistic bully." Later McCarthy was finally charged, and the public viewed the series of McCarthy-Army hearings.
Edward R. Murrow, and Fred Friendly became the stepping stone to the truth in a turning point in American history. Mr. Murrow became the most distinguished journalist in history. He is regarded as the "patron sanit of the broadcasting profession." He was a wise man who contributed to the greater good of journalism and the nation. His eloquently and strongly said, "Our history is what we make it." His story made a lasting impact as a model of exemplary journalism brining dignity to television and inspirations for generations.
Senator Joseph McCarthy's scandals became known as McCarthyism, a shameful time that opened the gates of anti-communism suspicion in American government, especially the Democratic Party. McCarthy accused and destroyed the lives of thousands of innocent men and women based on his accusation of being a communist or communist sympathizer. His tactics were so outrageous, that it became known as the "anti-communist witch hunt," instilling fear in most Americans.
Mr. Murrow began his series against McCarthy in, "See It Now," by first defending Milo Radulovich, who was yet a another victim to McCarthy's allegations. Radulovich was accused based on the political views of his sister, and loose ties with his father which made him security risk and a candidate to be expelled from the Air Force. Mr. Murrow's upright delivery was a huge impact and it gained the support of the media to bring down McCarthy. Mr. Murrow continued in his series to expose McCarthy by his own clips of contradicting words and falsehoods. After allowing McCarthy to rebut his case, he was further proven as a "sadistic bully." Later McCarthy was finally charged, and the public viewed the series of McCarthy-Army hearings.
Edward R. Murrow, and Fred Friendly became the stepping stone to the truth in a turning point in American history. Mr. Murrow became the most distinguished journalist in history. He is regarded as the "patron sanit of the broadcasting profession." He was a wise man who contributed to the greater good of journalism and the nation. His eloquently and strongly said, "Our history is what we make it." His story made a lasting impact as a model of exemplary journalism brining dignity to television and inspirations for generations.
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