Edward R. Murrow played a major role in establishing the way in which television would approach journalism. He unraveled the concept of objectivity and instead handled news coverage with great use of consciousness and unsightliness. “See it now” was television’s first broadcast news show dedicated to important public and controversial issues.
Murrow left no stone unturned while he maintained an open forum for criticism and discussion, something print journalism did not accomplish. No longer were news one-sided recital of facts, Murrow brought intellect and constructive criticism to all newsworthy causes. His attack on McCarthy indeed was the first blow to the end of the McCarthy era but more importantly it was the decisive blow to the transformation of broadcast journalism.
"Good Night and Goodluck" brought the legend back to life, they highlighted the reporter's passion for keeping the public informed. The movie places all of the emphasis on Murrow's most infamous documentary, the "McCarthy show".
Murrow arose out of the "Neutrality Doctrine" and did not believe quality truthful news could be delivered out of objectivity. The movie really put this point into forefront. Most of all the movie showed Murrow at his finest hour, his speech in front of the Association of Journalists, warning of the effects commercial profits will have on public broadcasting.
Murrow was truly ahead of his time, he predicted the reality we live in today.
The American public today is informed by network corporate owned news. Just as Murrow feared , the truth is being filtered, and the truth my friends is more unreliable and scarce than ever. Edward R. Murrow indeed hit the nail on the head...
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