Edward R. Murrow Lived Here

Famous Washington State University alumni. His World War II broadcasts from London were famous during the London Blitz. Murrow’s reports, especially during the Blitz, began with his signature opening "This is London".

He achieved great celebrity status as a result of his war reports – which led to his second famous catchphrase. At the end of 1940, with every night’s German bombing raid, Londoners who might not necessarily see each other the next morning often closed their conversations with "good night, and good luck." The future British monarch, Princess Elizabeth, said as much to the Western world in a live radio address at the end of the year, when she said "good night, and good luck to you all". So, at the end of one 1940 broadcast, Murrow ended his segment with "Good night, and good luck." Speech teacher Anderson insisted he stick with it, and another Murrow catchphrase was born.

Posted by (J&M) on 2014-02-09 12:17:19

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