Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism

Book Report on Edwards Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast forward-lookings media The turning point of the subject of penetrate journalism was attributed to no one but Edward R. Murrow who, ironically, has no background of the art but whose innovations opened doors and paved the way for the industrys baffle prominence. This premise proved that ones contributions and eventual success ar not measured by his or her credentials or flock but definitely based on the significance of the work a person has performed and ultimately how the efforts affected spate and the society in general.The give tongue to condition was how NPRs Morning Edition host Bob Edwards successfully exemplified and analyzed the character of Murrow in the loudness Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism (Turning Points in History). Noting the relevance of pervade journalism in todays modern world, Edwards became effective in his approach in evaluating the life and contributions of Mu rrow jibe to the nature of the latters character as well as his principles and endeavors which made the broadcast field successful.Set at the early years of Murrows broadcast career which started in 1935 and at the backdrops of the Nazi regime and piece War III, the Edwards book made the public realize the exciting, fearless, meticulous, in-depth but for the most part composed own(prenominal)ity of the See It Now television show host. From the prenomen itself of the book as well as its watch portrayal of Murrow, Edwards proudly imparted that the improvement, success and influence of the contemporary broadcast journalism was absolutely a product of the work caliber and individuality of the radio and television icon.As such, the whizz of the Edwards book perfectly exuded a picture of both excellence and composure when his innovations resulted in the turning point of broadcast journalism. Hence, in the light of clear character analysis of the Edwards book, the words of Murrow c learly manifested how he wanted himself and the field of broadcast journalism to be realized. Edwards quoted Murrow as saying I began to respire and to reflect againthat all men would be brave if solo they could leave their stomachs at home (Edwards 74).Another form of character analysis that confirm the kind of personality, quality of work and significant influence made to broadcast media profession by Murrow was through the interview made by Jones to Edwards. The Edward Murrow book is efficiently perceived through how Edwards viewed Murrow. Jones then confirmed from the interview he made with the author that without Murrow, broadcast journalism will never be the same as it is now (Jones).It was also in an online broadcast by the subject area Public Radio or NPR and where Edwards show is broadcasted that Murrow was regarded as a history himself. Murrows spectacular rooftop live broadcast of the London blitzkrieg provided fresh approach and unique style of broadcast journalism. A s presented by Edwards in his book, it was Murrows innate character and professional supremacy that brought new information or news reports and made broadcast journalism as a field of enormous power and undisputed impact to people and societies (Edward R.Murrow Broadcasting History). Apart from his innovative wartime broadcasts that catapult him to fame and respect, it was Murrows personal and professional principles that made him incomparable from the rest. Hence, it was the statement by Edwards during the Jones interview that ideally depicted the character and value and most importantly, the influence of Murrow to broadcast journalism.As Edwards verbalise I say he (Murrow) set the standard, but its in all probability closer to say he set the ideal and we cant have the (same) ideal anymore (Jones). Works Cited Edward R. Murrow Broadcasting History. Morning Edition. National Public Radio. 6 May 2004. Edwards, Bob. Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism (Turning Po ints in History). New Jersey John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2004). Jones, Michelle. NPRs Bob Edwards on Edward R. Murrow. query to Bob Edwards. 2004.