Reporter and editor for Scripps-Howard News Service, Austin, Texas

Was a reporter for The Houston Press

Worked as announcer, KCMO Kansas City

Was football announcer, WKY Oklahoma City

Hired by United Press International (UPI); worked as war correspondent in Europe and North Africa, chief correspondent at Nuremberg trials, and Moscow bureau chief

Named as anchor, "CBS News Up to the Minute"

Anchored "The Week in Review"

Hosted the game show "Pick the Winner"

Served as anchor for "You Are There"

Narrated "The 20th Century"; renamed "The 2lst Century" in 1967

Was anchor of "The CBS Evening News With Walter Cronkite"

Made cameo appearance in feature film "A Private Battle"

Anchored "Universe"

Signed off as CBS anchor (March 5)

Served as special correspondent with CBS News

Signed a three year deal with Discovery Communications, parent company of the Discovery Channel and the Learning Channel to anchor, executive produce, and executive edit various projects

Broadway debut, providing voice-over for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"

Successfully underwent heart bypass surgery to repair