Charles Kuralt was a genius --- a genius storyteller. He is the reason that I as a teenager sought a career as a storytelling journalist. 30 years later I still aspire to tell stories like CK, for these truly are the most important of the day's news.
As a kid in the late 70s and continuing on into the 90s, I loved watching Charles Kuralt. What an amazing story teller. This brought a tear or four to my eyes.
People like Charles Kuralt are forgotten because there are too many nobodies famous for doing nothing but being famous cluttering pop culture. I knew of Charles Kuralt because my grandfather watched him, and I bought him his "On the Road" book for Christmas.
Charles Kuralt is actually the only name I do associate with CBS Sunday Morning. I've only seen it a few times here and there since the 80's when my parents would watch it every Sunday.
"History begins with me" occurs when people don't invest the time to examine the foundation that the CBS institution was built on. Charles Kuralt's legacy continues to be a tremendous influence in my life. RUclips continues to introduce On The Road to new fans, a real gift.
I've long said everything I've ever known about writing I learned from Charles Kuralt. He spoke like a poet. His story telling was second to none. He zeroed in on the very best in people -- all people. He truly was one of the masters. The influence Charles Kuralt had is incalculable.
I remember Charles Kuralt's charismatic voice and hearty laugh. He showed us a unique view of America that many of us would not have seen otherwise. The show was very entertaining.
I had to watch him in school. I dreaded at first; but it became a favorite and having travelled and lived in 32 states I see why he had a passion for his work.
Among my favorite childhood memories. And later as an adult, I moved to NEPA. Mike Stevens of WNEP 16 still does these type of amazing segments. Both are class acts. Great television but sadly has become a lost art giving way to incessant negative and fabricated tragedies of drills past off as actual events. Definitely not the same as it was growing up as a kid in the 70's - 80's.
I remember the ending nature photography films were much longer then, sometimes as long as ten minutes, it was glorious. On today's Sunday Morning, if you get a nature video, if it is longer than 30 seconds, it's a surprise.
Wow, that is amazing. 10 minutes?! People's attention spans just aren't that long anymore but I can definitely see how 10 minutes of nature could be a really peaceful way to start a Sunday
ABB 4323--- You'd think there would be a few CD's out there in this vast age of social media.....I'd love to watch some Golden Moments from the past as well...Cheers!
I loved Charles Kuralt and did everything I could to make sure I saw these episodes. I also enjoyed the re-runs because I saw things I hadn't noticed before. Steve Hartman always does an amazing job as well. I love these vignettes of American life. Always will. Long life to Steve. p.s. I still miss you like crazy Mr. Kuralt, wherever you are.
@@MidwestDrama That is putting it mildly. He got away with it, too, and the wife (later his two daughters after his wife Petie died) and the mistress, Pat Baker Shannon, were left to duke it out over his Montana property, which Shannon got and in recent years sold.
I've heard of Charles Kuralt, and I used to watch CBS Sunday Morning when I was a boy. It's a shame that he passed away when he did. Who knows what he might be doing today, whether he'd still be telling stories, albeit via the internet, or retired and telling stories of his life "On the Road".
In one of his books he wrote how his dad had to drive his mom to the hospital on the day he was born. He had 50 miles under his belt before he was 24 hours old. A true wanderer. His low key style and hearty NC laugh made him unique, and he cared not for the limelight. Just the real American story... with real Americans.
Very nice piece, truly sad that folks young and old have difficulty recalling this marvelous journalist and man. I remain in search of his piece on daylilies growing along country roads; it had a profound impact upon me as a young man, these flowers growing along the backroads near and around our family's farm. If anyone knows where there is a video of that episode, please share, and thank you.
Brings a tear to my eye kuralt isn't remembered or lauded by America. I watched his show religiously for 30 years due to my friend Fred. In my opinion the best thing on TV ever. My Dad would agree he was and still is fan too! Thanks Charles RIP
2023 and I still remember Charles Kuralt. I was looking for one of his poems about Fibonacci ratios when I stumbled onto this video. I miss his style of news reporting and storytelling.
I'm irish living in Dublin , when social media and irish and British tv report the news you'd be forgiven for thinking all that's going on in america is war, religious people versus non belivers , trump, liberal versus conservative, One race versus another. thanks to Charles Kuralt and Steve Hartman, I can see there's more to America than that . All over America, there are people of all colours , creeds, and politics just doing their best to help their fellow man .
Television has sadly only ever produced a few worthy, enduring works. Mr. Kuralt's efforts are so counted. What do these three great Americans hame in common... Thomas Jefferson, John Adam's and Charles Kuralt?... Anyone know?
Every time I hear this song i think of that ole fella and the places he been, the people he met and what he did was bring this country together to see what other americans were doing
"The Wanderer" is an apt description of Kuralt given his lifestyle. BTW, don't waste any of your life trying to read Pat Shannon's "memoir," which has very little to do with Kuralt and her relationship with him and is a crashing bore.
I have read he got the idea for On The Road from Steinbeck's Travels with Charley book. He was an absolute master journalist, who could supposedly could sit down and write a first rate news article in one draft, in no time at all. Same with Roger Ebert and Allister Cooke. Some people just have the gift. And in his case, the eye for a good story.
Left all of them holding the bag when he died although it was his intention the mistress, Pat Shannon, inherit the rest of the Montana property. She was already deeded some of it. She prevailed in the courts for the remaining property and a few years ago sold it.
This is very intresting! I recently found out that he is my distant relative and my family still has the same surname! I also found it funny how they prounaunce the surname Kuralt haha. Well i never knew this guy was this influential! Hello from Slovenia 🇸🇮
His passion was potatoes of every kind, types common to obscure, and which he ate in huge amounts prepared every day, 6 times as much as the average adult, and this finally caught up with and overtook him by the fact of killing. A post mortem found that his cerebrum had the soft consistency of buttered mashed potatoes.
Drew Conway--- Actually....Steve Hartman's Intern was one of the 2 who did know who Charles Kurault was.....as for the rest of those Interns?...Well you'll have to take that up with the higher ups....Cheers
Drew Conway---Well OBVIOUSLY you took a lot for granted....since we readers are not privy to YOUR thoughts, we go on our own individual interpretations of what you typed....next time proof read slick.
Charles Kuralt was a genius --- a genius storyteller. He is the reason that I as a teenager sought a career as a storytelling journalist. 30 years later I still aspire to tell stories like CK, for these truly are the most important of the day's news.
Amen
As a kid in the late 70s and continuing on into the 90s, I loved watching Charles Kuralt. What an amazing story teller. This brought a tear or four to my eyes.
He had a comforting voice, I miss the non toxic reporters. ✌️
People like Charles Kuralt are forgotten because there are too many nobodies famous for doing nothing but being famous cluttering pop culture. I knew of Charles Kuralt because my grandfather watched him, and I bought him his "On the Road" book for Christmas.
Charles Kuralt is actually the only name I do associate with CBS Sunday Morning. I've only seen it a few times here and there since the 80's when my parents would watch it every Sunday.
The man who paved the road for every RV Vlogger out there.
I will not forget Charles Kuralt. Period.
I will not forget Charles Kuralt. Exclamation.
Neither will I!
"History begins with me" occurs when people don't invest the time to examine the foundation that the CBS institution was built on. Charles Kuralt's legacy continues to be a tremendous influence in my life. RUclips continues to introduce On The Road to new fans, a real gift.
I've long said everything I've ever known about writing I learned from Charles Kuralt. He spoke like a poet. His story telling was second to none. He zeroed in on the very best in people -- all people. He truly was one of the masters. The influence Charles Kuralt had is incalculable.
He was a very nice and down to earth man. Gone too soon.
Such a lovely series.
I remember Charles Kuralt's charismatic voice and hearty laugh. He showed us a unique view of America that many of us would not have seen otherwise. The show was very entertaining.
One of the best news shows ever. Thanks for the memories.
I had to watch him in school. I dreaded at first; but it became a favorite and having travelled and lived in 32 states I see why he had a passion for his work.
A part of my late youth into full on adulthood.......Charles Kuralt got me going "On The Road" all those years ago......and I'm STILL traveling.....
I remember him, that's when we had great TV still..I miss it compared to what we have now, I was probably 12 years old when i started watching him.
Among my favorite childhood memories. And later as an adult, I moved to NEPA. Mike Stevens of WNEP 16 still does these type of amazing segments. Both are class acts. Great television but sadly has become a lost art giving way to incessant negative and fabricated tragedies of drills past off as actual events. Definitely not the same as it was growing up as a kid in the 70's - 80's.
I remember all the wonderful stories of the quiet America.
I tried to never miss it even when I was a kiddo. CBS was great back then.
44 comments about one of the most wonderful journalists and segments on how beautiful we all are.Long live your spirit of inquiry, Charles.
Please keep the stories coming .
Don't let them die with Charles .
One of a kind .
We won’t forget!
I remember the ending nature photography films were much longer then, sometimes as long as ten minutes, it was glorious. On today's Sunday Morning, if you get a nature video, if it is longer than 30 seconds, it's a surprise.
Wow, that is amazing. 10 minutes?! People's attention spans just aren't that long anymore but I can definitely see how 10 minutes of nature could be a really peaceful way to start a Sunday
One of the greatest reporters
Also the first host of Sunday Morning
Loved Kuralt and you to Steve . I wish they would so some of those classics of his as well
ABB 4323--- You'd think there would be a few CD's out there in this vast age of social media.....I'd love to watch some Golden Moments from the past as well...Cheers!
I loved Charles Kuralt and did everything I could to make sure I saw these episodes. I also enjoyed the re-runs because I saw things I hadn't noticed before. Steve Hartman always does an amazing job as well. I love these vignettes of American life. Always will. Long life to Steve.
p.s. I still miss you like crazy Mr. Kuralt, wherever you are.
We need people like Charles Kuralt.
..in news yes. As husbands no. Man led a double life.
@@MidwestDrama That is putting it mildly. He got away with it, too, and the wife (later his two daughters after his wife Petie died) and the mistress, Pat Baker Shannon, were left to duke it out over his Montana property, which Shannon got and in recent years sold.
@Old chunk of coal. His wives...kids and apparently you. Thanks for your comment.
I've heard of Charles Kuralt, and I used to watch CBS Sunday Morning when I was a boy. It's a shame that he passed away when he did. Who knows what he might be doing today, whether he'd still be telling stories, albeit via the internet, or retired and telling stories of his life "On the Road".
What an Awesome segment he did . I loved his On. The Road. ! ❤️
In one of his books he wrote how his dad had to drive his mom to the hospital on the day he was born. He had 50 miles under his belt before he was 24 hours old. A true wanderer. His low key style and hearty NC laugh made him unique, and he cared not for the limelight. Just the real American story... with real Americans.
Great guy glad I got to grow up with him , cherish it more now as a grownup
We need this soooooo bad today. These shows United us as people as it showed that differences were what made us people.
Very nice piece, truly sad that folks young and old have difficulty recalling this marvelous journalist and man.
I remain in search of his piece on daylilies growing along country roads; it had a profound impact upon me as a young man, these flowers growing along the backroads near and around our family's farm. If anyone knows where there is a video of that episode, please share, and thank you.
Brings a tear to my eye kuralt isn't remembered or lauded by America.
I watched his show religiously for 30 years due to my friend Fred. In my opinion the best thing on TV ever. My Dad would agree he was and still is fan too!
Thanks Charles RIP
Makes me nostalgic.
2023 and I still remember Charles Kuralt. I was looking for one of his poems about Fibonacci ratios when I stumbled onto this video. I miss his style of news reporting and storytelling.
I sure loved his show .
Good Morning, I'm Charles Kuralt, and This is SUNDAY MORNING
I'm irish living in Dublin , when social media and irish and British tv report the news you'd be forgiven for thinking all that's going on in america is war, religious people versus non belivers , trump, liberal versus conservative,
One race versus another. thanks to Charles Kuralt and Steve Hartman, I can see there's more to America than that . All over America, there are people of all colours , creeds, and politics just doing their best to help their fellow man .
One hell of a class act!
Today Commemorates Charles Kuralt's 85th Birthday
I'll always remember him, and I'm 41
Television has sadly only ever produced a few worthy, enduring works. Mr. Kuralt's efforts are so counted. What do these three great Americans hame in common... Thomas Jefferson, John Adam's and Charles Kuralt?... Anyone know?
All three died on the 4th of July
kimosabbe50 Indeed!
Every time I hear this song i think of that ole fella and the places he been, the people he met and what he did was bring this country together to see what other americans were doing
"The Wanderer" is an apt description of Kuralt given his lifestyle. BTW, don't waste any of your life trying to read Pat Shannon's "memoir," which has very little to do with Kuralt and her relationship with him and is a crashing bore.
I read his book and it was very good.
The fact alone that this video doesn't have way more views is a disgrace !
I have read he got the idea for On The Road from Steinbeck's Travels with Charley book. He was an absolute master journalist, who could supposedly could sit down and write a first rate news article in one draft, in no time at all. Same with Roger Ebert and Allister Cooke. Some people just have the gift. And in his case, the eye for a good story.
"well i don't think you're gonna let em do that" I about cried
How could you not like it ? It’s America ! Love or Leave it !🤨
The man who had no respect for his wife or children.
Left all of them holding the bag when he died although it was his intention the mistress, Pat Shannon, inherit the rest of the Montana property. She was already deeded some of it. She prevailed in the courts for the remaining property and a few years ago sold it.
Great person
Rename the show "Charles Kuralt's On the Road" with Steve Hartman.
Interesting!
This is very intresting! I recently found out that he is my distant relative and my family still has the same surname! I also found it funny how they prounaunce the surname Kuralt haha. Well i never knew this guy was this influential! Hello from Slovenia 🇸🇮
Rest In Peace
His passion was potatoes of every kind, types common to obscure, and which he ate in huge amounts prepared every day, 6 times as much as the average adult, and this finally caught up with and overtook him by the fact of killing. A post mortem found that his cerebrum had the soft consistency of buttered mashed potatoes.
Does anyone know the name of the "Little Old Lady pilot"?
Ms. Edna Gardner White of Roanoke, Texas. Source: Chicago Tribune 6/17/87
This could of only been done back then.
Back when news was still positive
He died at a too young age of 62
Kuralt. Kept more people out of church than any other American!
I really hope someone will pick up Steve Hartman's legacy the way he's picked up Charles kuralt.
Back when older people lived a long time becomes they were happy and knew how to have fun!
Now it's just mess.
She's really nice and pretty (:
Your own interns don't know who Charles Kurault was? Seriously? :-/
Drew Conway--- Actually....Steve Hartman's Intern was one of the 2 who did know who Charles Kurault was.....as for the rest of those Interns?...Well you'll have to take that up with the higher ups....Cheers
The Stuport I meant "your" as in CBS, not the reporter personally. Obviously.
Drew Conway---Well OBVIOUSLY you took a lot for granted....since we readers are not privy to YOUR thoughts, we go on our own individual interpretations of what you typed....next time proof read slick.
TIL Hunter S Thompson had a sober optimist twin.
Janet Martin
Mazique family reunion
Now TVs are trash.