Edwards : Walter Cronkite was network television 's first anchorman . He paused , then said : `` Well , maybe I 'm living in a fool 's paradise . He says Edwards was replaced by Douglas Edwards to boost ratings . He says Edwards stayed at CBS News in a much reduced role . Greene : It must have hurt , but Bob Greene took it with grace and dedication .
Edwards : Walter Cronkite was network television 's first anchorman . He says Edwards was replaced by Douglas Edwards to boost ratings . He says Edwards stayed at CBS News in a much reduced role . Greene : It must have hurt , but Bob Greene took it with grace and dedication .