Lowell Thomas, writer, traveler, broadcaster, was the first ever live television news broadcaster. His broadcast aired on NBC network in 1939. It was a short stint that aired once a week and were summary type shows. The show did not last very long and there are numerous accounts to why. First, It was said that Lowell […]
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Who invented original reporting on television?
Posted by: heatherblevins | September 27, 2011 | No Comment |What is original reporting? Jim Romenesko called attention to this CBS News promo that was released in August, claiming the network invented original reporting on television. The promo states: “What is original reporting? It’s finding your own facts, seeing them first hand; telling the story no one else will — or can. It’s not just […]