Harry Reasoner (1921-1991) was an American journalist for CBS and ABC News, known for his adroit use of language as a television commentator and as one of the original hosts of the news magazine 60 Minutes. Over the course of his career, Reasoner won three Emmy Awards and a George Foster Peabody Award in 1967. In this 1981 memoir he that reflects on the history of television news, including his experiences covering major stories and working alongside other prominent journalists like Ed Murrow and Mike Wallace on shows such as 60 Minutes and the ABC Evening News. The book serves as a nostalgic journey through the medium's past, blending personal anecdotes with observations on journalism, media, and societal change.