After nearly a century of shaping history through the airwaves, CBS News Radio fell silent forever, delivering one final, unforgettable sign-off with Edward R. Murrow’s legendary words: “Good night, and good luck.”
In a somber and emotional farewell broadcast, anchor Christopher Cruise delivered the solemn announcement: “CBS News special report. After 99 years, CBS News Radio is going off the air tonight.” His voice carried the weight of the moment as he added, “For this final newscast, the news anchors you’ve trusted for years wanted to say goodbye.”
Cruise then introduced longtime voices Steve Nathan, Allison Keyes, and Deborah Rodriguez, who spoke with deep gratitude and visible emotion, thanking their colleagues and the generations of loyal listeners who had tuned in through wars, triumphs, and tragedies.
The broadcast reached its poignant climax with the haunting replay of Murrow’s iconic sign-off echoing one last time, before Cruise delivered the station’s final words: “CBS News special report. I’m Christopher Cruise.”