World News Roundup's 75th anniversary Pictures The very first broadcast of World News Roundup, on March 13, 1938, was hosted by legendary CBS newsman Robert Trout and featured the radio debut of Edward R. Murrow. The program would go on to revolutionize radio reporting and this year, will celebrate its 75th year on air. This early file photo shows the Roundup's original anchor, Robert Trout. Credit: CBS