In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States and exploiting those fears was Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow and his producer Fred W. Friendly decided to take a stand and challenge McCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history.

The man introducing Edward R. Murrow's keynote address to the 1958 convention of the Radio-Television News Directors Association cites Murrow's reporting on, among other topics, the plight of migrant workers. In fact, Murrow did not report on the conditions of migrant workers until 1960. His documentary on the subject, "CBS Reports: Harvest of Shame" (1960), was the last project he worked on as a CBS broadcaster.

Edward R. Murrow:
We'll split the advertising, Fred and I. He just won't have any presents for his kids at Christmas.


Sig Mickelson:
He's a Jew.


Edward R. Murrow:
Well don't tell him that. He loves Christmas.

Anachronisms: There is a three prong electrical outlet visible in the Wershba's bathroom. It was not in common use until decades later.

Written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer
Performed by Dianne Reeves and Robert Hurst
Produced by Allen Sviridoff