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The Harry Middleton Lectureship TOM BROKAW On December 1, 2004, one of the most trusted and respected figures in broadcast journalism, Tom Brokaw, stepped down after 21 years as the anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News." As a special correspondent, Brokaw continues to report and produce long-form documentaries and provide expertise during breaking news events for NBC News.
Complementing his distinguished broadcast journalism career, Brokaw has written articles, essays and commentary for many publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Time, The New Yorker, Men's Journal, Sports Illustrated, Life, National Geographic, Outside and Interview. In 1998, Brokaw became a best-selling author with the publication of "The Greatest Generation." Inspired by the mountain of mail he received from his first book, Brokaw wrote "The Greatest Generation Speaks" in 1999. His third book, "An Album of Memories," was published in 2001. In November 2002, Brokaw' released his fourth best-selling book, "A Long Way from Home," a reflective look about growing up in the American Heartland. In his fifth best-selling book, "BOOM! Voices of the Sixties," Brokaw shares a series of remembrances and reflections of the time based on his experiences and over 50 interviews with a wide variety of well known artists, politicians, activists, business leaders, and journalists, as well as lesser known figures. Brokaw began his journalism career in 1962 at KMTV in Omaha, Nebraska. He anchored the late evening news on Atlanta's WSB-TV in 1965 before joining KNBC-TV in Los Angeles. He was hired by NBC News in 1966 and from 1976 to 1981 he anchored NBC News' "Today" program.
Details about tickets, and parking:LBJ AUDITORIUM [map]The LBJ Auditorium is located on the bottom level of the LBJ Library building. Attendees may access the Auditorium through the lobby of the LBJ School at 2313 Red River Street or through the south entrance of the LBJ Library building located by the LBJ Fountain (off of Robert Dedman Drive). Volunteers will be posted at each entrance to help direct attendees. Details: The Harry Middleton Lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. Seating is general admission and tickets are required for entry. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: Seating is limited and tickets are required for entry. Tickets are FREE and available with a valid UT ID at the University of Texas Student Union ticket office (Union building, Room 4.300). Tickets are available for pick up between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. As long as tickets last. There is a two ticket maximum per person. Public tickets are no longer available at the LBJ Library. Even if all tickets are picked up prior to the event, seats for the lecture may be available if some ticket-holders don’t show up. A “wait list” line will be formed outside the LBJ Auditorium for those interested in possible extra seats. Five minutes before the lecture begins, staff will assess the number of extra seats and make a decision. Parking: Parking is available in the LBJ Library parking lot at 2313 Red River Street. Parking is also available in other lots in the vicinity after 5:45 p.m. Book Sales: Copies of Mr. Brokaw’s book, Boom! Talking About the Sixties: What Happened, How It Shaped Today, Lessons for Tomorrow, will be available for sale that evening. To assure being able to purchase autographed copies of the book, guests may place advance orders with the LBJ Museum Store. For details, please call the Store at (512) 232-2396. Members of the Friends receive a 15% discount on purchases. Mr. Brokaw will not be available for book-signing that evening. |
Brokaw has received numerous honors, including the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement award and the Emmy award for Lifetime Achievement, and he was inducted as a fellow into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Brokaw's insight, ability and integrity have earned him other numerous awards for his journalistic achievements, including several Emmy, Overseas Press Club and National Headliner awards in addition to two Peabody and duPont awards.