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Ray Moore discusses his early life in the South. He reflects on attending Columbia University and working his first job in Tennessee. Moore recalls working for WSB Radio before transferring to WSB-TV. He discusses the "great hotdog incident" and the nature of live commercials. Moore explains how he became a newscaster and his earlier experience delivering the weather. He recalls hiring Tom Brokaw before he worked at NBC news. Moore reflects on covering legislative actions and civil rights demonstrations. Moore discusses his work with the MLK and JFK assassination stories. He recalls locating the white Mustang MLK's killer escaped in. Moore discusses his documentaries about segregation in Los Angeles, North Carolina, and the University of Georgia. He reflects on Governor Vandiver's actions during desegregation, the Sibley Commission, and the county unit system. Moore reflects on covering the Civil Rights Movement. He discusses the Rich's sit-ins orchestrated by Lonnie King. Moore comments on his experiences interviewing famous people such as Bobby Jones and Bobby Kennedy. He recalls Paul Jones' scathing editorial in the Atlanta Constitution and recalls his own response on television. Moore explains his experience switching stations and working for Channel 5. Moore reflects on his work in bringing the Olympics to Atlanta by writing and narrating an interactive television program for the International Olympic Committee. Moore comments on his documentary called "The Search" and why he didn't accept a position at NBC.Ray Moore (b. 1922) was an Atlanta TV newsman for twenty-three years. In 1951, he joined WSB Radio...

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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies

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Digital Library of Georgia