Charles Kuralt: A Life on the Road

• Documentary

Episode overview

His knack lay in finding the universal themes in "small" stories. His easygoing charm and unique approach to reporting made him one of journalism's most distinctive and beloved figures. Charles Kuralt carved out a unique place in broadcasting. Though he worked as a reporter for CBS News for 40 years, he was best known not for his news reportage but for his Sunday morning show On the Road. In this fond showcase of America, he celebrated the small stories and local heritage of the nation, and exposed the themes and beliefs that hold our vast country together. Biography goes on the road with the famed vagabond to tell his story. See clips from his long career which illustrate the easy presence and natural intelligence that made him unique. Colleagues like Walter Cronkite recall working with Kuralt and share favorite stories, while family members offer a warm glimpse of his private side. It's a touching tribute to one of the most distinctive and beloved TV personalities of his age.

60 minutes