“Cronkite was the face of the ‘CBS Evening News’ from 1962 to 1981, when stories ranged from the assassinations of President ...
On March 6, 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off with his original trademark “and that’s the way it is” for the final time.
On March 6, 1981, CBS Evening News anchor Walter Cronkite signs off with his trademark valediction, “And that’s the way it is,” for the final time.
Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. On Friday, March 6, 1981, Walter Cronkite did his last broadcast as anchorman for the CBS Evening News. During his 19 years as ...