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"Man landing on the moon was the great story of our century." - Walter Cronkite, News Anchor

Television has brought the world to us. Every major social, political, and historical event from the min-20th century to today has been documented. The first-hand accounts of the coverage of these events are some of "the greatest stories never broadcast."

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  •  Barbara Walters on her opinion of Gilda Radner's "BabaWawa" catchphrase (00m 22s) Barbara Walters on her opinion of Gilda Radner's "BabaWawa" catchphrase (00m 22s)
  • George Takei on how the name of his <i>Star Trek</i> character, Mr. Sulu came about (01m 45s)George Takei on how the name of his Star Trek character, Mr. Sulu came about (01m 45s)
  • News anchor Walter Cronkite on Queen Elizabeth II's coronation (05m 36s)News anchor Walter Cronkite on Queen Elizabeth II's coronation (05m 36s)
  • Actor Henry Winkler explains when his character "Fonzie" first said "whoa" on <i>Happy Days</i> (01m 15s)Actor Henry Winkler explains when his character "Fonzie" first said "whoa" on Happy Days (01m 15s)
  • Actress Sharon Gless on advice she cherishes from <i>Cagney &amp; Lacey</i>  (00m 56s)Actress Sharon Gless on advice she cherishes from Cagney & Lacey (00m 56s)
  • Contestant Herbert Stempel on why he decided to take the fall on <i>Twenty-One</i> (00m 58s)Contestant Herbert Stempel on why he decided to take the fall on Twenty-One (00m 58s)
  • Sportscaster Al Michaels on how he came up with "Do you believe in miracles?" when covering the 1980 Olympics (04m 41s)Sportscaster Al Michaels on how he came up with "Do you believe in miracles?" when covering the 1980 Olympics (04m 41s)
  • Actress Phylicia Rashad to why <i>The Cosby Show</i> was so popular (01m 34s)Actress Phylicia Rashad to why The Cosby Show was so popular (01m 34s)
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  • September 11th Topics Page

    SEPTEMBER 11, 2001: the tragic events and aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. are discussed by Archive interviewees on the September 11th Topics Page.

  • Walter Cronkite on Reporting Vietnam

    WALTER CRONKITE's editorial report on Vietnam in 1968 ("To say that we are mired in stalemate seems the only realistic, yet unsatisfactory, conclusion.”" led then-President Lyndon Johnson to reportedly say "If I've lost Cronkite, I've lost Middle America."

  • Farewell, Mr. Hooper - Curator's Choice

    "FAREWELL, MR. HOOPER" the poignant 1983 episode of Sesame Street where Mr. Hooper's death is mourned, only aired once. Click here for a special curated collection of Archive interviewees talking about the making of this landmark episode.

  • Leonard Nimoy

    LEONARD NIMOY came up with the Vulcan salute and the Vulcan nerve pinch used by his character "Mr. Spock" in Star Trek.

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