Best radio interpretation or documentary on foreign affairs
AWARD YEAR: 1989
AWARD NAME: The Lowell Thomas Award 1989
RECIPIENT: CBS Radio News
AFFILIATION: CBS Radio News
HONORED WORK: “Europe 1989: The Legacy of World War II”
This exceptionally high-quality 15-part series on conditions in Eastern Europe and the growing campaign for democracy aired in the summer of 1989—a preview of events to come a few months later. National leaders, historians and ordinary citizens talked about the occupation of their countries by the Nazis, the German defeat, and the subsequent formation of the Soviet bloc. Written and produced by Pam Rauscher. Dan Rather was the anchor.
Citation for Excellence:
Duc Nguyen and Peter Breslow
National Public Radio
“Return to Vietnam: Homecoming and Voices from the Ho Chi Minh Trail.”