Charles Kuralt
Charles Kuralt
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Charles Kuralt was born as Charles Marvin Kuralt on June 10, 1928. He is commonly known by his full name.
Birth and Death Dates
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June 10, 1928 - April 4, 1997
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Kuralt was an American journalist and television personality who held dual citizenship with the United States and Croatia.
Early Life and Background
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Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, Kuralt's family moved to Raleigh when he was a child. His father was of Croatian descent, which influenced his cultural identity. Kuralt studied journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before moving to New York City to pursue a career in broadcasting.
Major Accomplishments
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Kuralt began his television career as a reporter for NBC's _Today_ show and later joined CBS News as an anchor for the _CBS Morning News_. His most notable role, however, was as the host of _On the Road_, a segment that featured him traveling across America in a motorhome to report on everyday people and their stories. Kuralt won numerous awards throughout his career, including multiple Emmy Awards.
Notable Works or Actions
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Kuralt's work on _On the Road_ earned him widespread acclaim for his ability to connect with ordinary Americans and share their stories with a national audience. He also wrote several books about his experiences, including "On the Road with Charles Kuralt", which detailed his travels across America.
Impact and Legacy
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Kuralt's legacy as a journalist is built on his dedication to storytelling and his commitment to sharing the voices of everyday people. His work on _On the Road_ helped shape the narrative of American journalism, paving the way for future generations of storytellers.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Kuralt's influence can be seen in modern journalism, where storytelling and human interest pieces are increasingly prominent. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life and share their stories continues to inspire journalists today. As a result, his quotes and writings remain relevant, offering insights into the human condition and the importance of sharing everyday stories.
Kuralt's passing in 1997 marked the end of an era in American journalism, but his legacy lives on through the countless individuals he inspired during his career.
Quotes by Charles Kuralt
"What you need for breakfast, they say in East Tennessee, is a jug of good corn liquor, a thick steak and a hound dog. Then you feed the steak to the dog.What you need for breakfast, they say in East Tennessee, is a jug of good corn liquor, a thick steak and a hound dog. Then you feed the steak to the dog.
Rivers run through our history and folklore, and link us as a people. They nourish and refresh us and provide a home for dazzling varieties of fish and wildlife and trees and plants of every sort. We are a nation rich in rivers
I don’t think I had a reputation as a hard worker, but inside I was always being eaten up by the pressures.
You know, most reporters can’t go back to the towns they wrote stories about. I never wrote that kind of story.
For a while there, I was a stringer. The expression comes from the old habit of stringing together the column inches that you had written. They’d measure it and pay you 10 cents an inch for your printed copy.
I gained a great appreciation for what I would call the collective achievement of the country. I began thinking of America as a much more just and humane place than I would have thought if I’d been covering the civil rights struggle.
I could tell you which writer’s rhythms I am imitating. It’s not exactly plagiarism, it’s falling in love with good language and trying to imitate it.
I had a tight stomach all the time. I actually developed ulcers. I’ve learned better than to put all that internal pressure on myself.