Bob Greene : Douglas Edwards was network television 's first anchorman . He says Edwards was replaced by Walter Cronkite to boost ratings . He says Edwards stayed at CBS News in a much reduced role . ( CNN ) -- Greene : The story of the anchor is that he has been able to do what no one else could have done, and that's make people believe they are seeing something new about an event or person.
Bob Greene : Douglas Edwards was network television 's first anchorman . He says Edwards was replaced by Walter Cronkite to boost ratings . He says Edwards stayed at CBS News in a much reduced role . Greene : The story of the anchor is that he has been able to do what no one else could have done, and that's make people believe they are seeing something new about an event or person.