Douglas Edwards (July 14, 1917 – October 13, 1990) was America's first network news television anchor, anchoring CBS's first nightly news broadcast from 1948–1962, which was later to be titled CBS Evening News.
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“How can I live among this gentle
absolescent breed of heroes, and not weep?
Unicorns, almost,
for they are falling into two legends
in which their stupidity and chivalry
are celebrated. Each, fool and herb, will be an immortal.”
—Keith Douglas (1920–1944)
“Inspector Clouseau: How long have you been a bellboy?
Bellboy: Too long, monsieur.
Inspector Clouseau: Keep up this good work and very soon I will see to it that you become a bellman.”
—Blake Edwards (b. 1922)