The Dawn of the Eye: The History of Film and TV News

This six-part series traces the evolution of film and television broadcast journalism and the impact they have had on our perception of world events. Major journalists and newscasters include Edward R. Murrow, Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, and Walter Cronkite. From the invention of the first movie camera by the Lumieres, to the high-tech coverage of the Gulf War, each of these programs provides an indepth look at a different era in the growth and development of this controversial and fascinating industry. Dawn of the Eye. Produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Creator and Executive Producer, Mark Starowicz. Originally broadcast 19 January — 16 February 1997