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CBS: Cronkite Will Keep Introducing Evening News

Late newscaster's voice was to be dropped from broadcast

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(Newser) – The voice of the late Walter Cronkite will continue to introduce the CBS Evening News, the New York Times reports. The network’s decision marks a reversal after talks with Cronkite family members, who were “very clear that if we continued to use his voice, they would consider it an honor,” said CBS News’ president. Cronkite’s voice has introduced the show since 2006, when Katie Couric became anchor.

In this May 3, 1952 file photo, Walter Cronkite holds the microphone as President Harry Truman, right, talks about the re-built executive mansion in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House.
In this May 3, 1952 file photo, Walter Cronkite holds the microphone as President Harry Truman, right, talks about the re-built executive mansion in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House.   (AP Photo/File)
Walter Cronkite speaks at Arizona State University Nov. 1, 2005.
Walter Cronkite speaks at Arizona State University Nov. 1, 2005.   (AP Photo/Arizona State University by Scott Troyanos.)
This undated photo shows CBS television newscaster Walter Cronkite.
This undated photo shows CBS television newscaster Walter Cronkite.   (AP Photo)
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Jul 20, 09 1:06 PM CDT
Has it been that long since Couric took over? Reply
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Jul 20, 09 1:09 PM CDT
He has a very distinct voice. Reply
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Jul 20, 09 1:14 PM CDT
I just won a bet with 3 coworkers that you cannot possibly post a comment without including the oxymoronic phrase "liberal fascist" twice.
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Jul 20, 09 4:26 PM CDT
calkino, a safer bet is "its" signature LOL....every post at least once...frankly I don't believe "it" does laugh each time, but "it" says so....
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Jul 21, 09 11:32 AM CDT
The vast majority on this site are too rational to do anything but to thumb your ilk down and move on -- don't kid yourself, C_k. Your and your ilk are a very small (but much loved) minority here. ; ^)
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