The Twentieth Century: Deep in the Heart of Houston (1964)

Duration: 24:38:00

Year Published: 1964

Sound: sound

Description: The Twentieth Century (later renamed the Twenty-First Century) was a documentary television series presented by CBS News from 1957 to 1970. In this 1964 episode, entitled “Deep in the Heart of Houston,” CBS Evening News host Walter Cronkite surveys the city’s major industries and institutions as well as its rapid urban development and social scene. CBS Correspondent (and Texan) Dan Rather also joins to speak with several prominent locals, including Houston Independent School Board member Hattie Mae White and Alley Theatre Director Nina Vance.