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CBS News Radio flashback: Douglas Edwards' last broadcast

Name: CBS News Radio flashback: Douglas Edwards' last broadcast
Uploaded: 2026-05-14T17:50:00-0400
Duration: 5 min 4 s
Description: When Douglas Edwards began presenting the CBS Television News in 1947, he made history as the first anchor of an American TV news show. Although he left the role in 1962, Edwards remained at CBS, doing considerable TV and radio work, until 1988. Major Garrett introduces Edwards' final radio broadcast.

When Douglas Edwards began presenting the CBS Television News in 1947, he made history as the first anchor of an American TV news show. Although he left the role in 1962, Edwards remained at CBS, doing considerable TV and radio work, until 1988. Major Garrett introduces Edwards' final radio broadcast.