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CBS: Cronkite Will Keep Introducing Evening News

Late newscaster's voice was to be dropped from broadcast

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 20, 2009 1:02 PM CDT

(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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kokuaguy
Jul 21, 2009 4:32 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. ; ^)
Rocket448
Jul 20, 2009 6:23 AM CDT
GMTA. How true.
Ucantusethatname
Jul 20, 2009 6:19 AM CDT
Is CBS considering hiring a credible anchor to go with the credible voice? Without Cronkite's voice, the CBS Evening News would lack any credibility.

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