Daniel Schorr

Daniel Schorr (born August 31, 1916) is a journalist who has covered the world for more than 60 years. He is now a senior news analyst for National Public Radio.

Career as an Elder Statesman of Journalism

In 1979, Schorr was among the first hired by Ted Turner and Reese Schoenfeld to deliver commentary and news analysis on the fledgling Cable News Network (CNN). His contract was not renewed in 1985, one of the two times he claims to have been "fired." He then took the position that he currently holds, as Senior News Analyst at NPR.

Related Topics:
Ted Turner - Reese Schoenfeld - CNN

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In 1994, he narrated the TV miniseries, Watergate. In the late 1990s, he appeared briefly as a newscaster in three Hollywood movies; The Game, The Net, and The Siege.

Related Topics:
The Game - The Net - The Siege

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