Caption: Richard C. Hottelet
Richard C. Hottelet 

Witness to History: Richard C. Hottelet

From: GW Global Media Institute
Length: 53:30

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If you've ever listened to the radio or watched television news, you owe thanks in part to Richard C. Hottelet. One of the original "Murrow Boys," he helped to invent broadcast journalism. In Hottelet's own words, "anything you survive is fun," so join moderator Michael Freedman as he explores the adventures of this groundbreaking reporter. Read the full description.

Picture_small If you've ever listened to the radio or watched television news, you owe thanks in part to Richard C. Hottelet. One of the original "Murrow Boys," he helped to invent broadcast journalism. In Hottelet's own words, "anything you survive is fun," so join moderator Michael Freedman as he explores the adventures of this groundbreaking reporter.

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Piece Description

If you've ever listened to the radio or watched television news, you owe thanks in part to Richard C. Hottelet. One of the original "Murrow Boys," he helped to invent broadcast journalism. In Hottelet's own words, "anything you survive is fun," so join moderator Michael Freedman as he explores the adventures of this groundbreaking reporter.

Broadcast History

Sirius XM Satellite Radio
Federal News Radio, Washington, D.C.

Additional Credits

Heather Date, Associate Producer
Lindsay Underwood, Associate Producer
Bryan Kane, Production Assistant

Related Website

http://www.globalmedia.gwu.edu