Eyewitness to History
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Eyewitness to History is a CBS Friday night public affairs program which was initially hosted by veteran broadcaster Charles Kuralt (1960-'61), followed by Walter Cronkite (1961-'62), and Charles Collingwood (1962-'63). It aired from September 30, 1960 through July 26, 1963, sponsored by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. This show concentrated on the most significant news story or stories, reviewing the events.
The show's title was shortened to Eyewitness in 1961.
One of the show's producers, Av Westin, went on to become executive producer of ABC Evening News and, later, 20/20.
