hd.thomson-multimediaCBS Reports Harvest of Shame (1959– ) watch online HD
- Original title:Harvest of Shame
- Category:TV Episode / Documentary / News
- Released:1959–
- Director:Fred W. Friendly
- Actors:Edward R. Murrow,Harriet Beeman,Michael Cassidy
- Writer:Fred W. Friendly,David Lowe
- Duration:1h
- Video type:TV Episode
- Rating 8.3
- Votes 794
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Short summary
In this CBS News production broadcast on Thanksgiving 1960, Edward R. Murrow points out the plight of migrant farm workers in America. Topics range from the harsh living conditions, endless travel, low wages, and poor opportunities for their children.
Fred W. Friendly got the idea for this documentary after hearing a commentary by Edward P. Morgan about migrant workers on Morgan's nightly ABC radio news program.
| Episode credited cast: | |||
 | Edward R. Murrow | - | Himself - Reporter |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Harriet Beeman | - | Herself - Daughter of Migrant Workers |
| Michael Cassidy | - | Himself (as Rev. Michael Cassidy) |
| Louis Cramp | - | Himself - AFL-CIO Official |
| Mrs. Dobie | - | Herself - Migrant Worker |
| Charles Goodlett | - | Himself - Chief of Police, Belle Glade, Florida |
| Julian Griggs | - | Himself - Migrant Workers Minister |
| Howard Jones | - | Himself - Bean Farmer |
| Aileen King | - | Herself - Migrant Worker |
| Beulah King | - | Herself - Aileen King's Daughter |
| Ed King | - | Himself - Crew Leader |
| Jerome King | - | Himself - Aileen King's Son |
| Lois King | - | Herself - Aileen King's Daughter |
| Tom Lockett | - | Himself |
| David Lowe | - | Himself - Interviewer |