Huntley-Brinkley Spoof

Year Published: c.1965

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: The Huntley-Brinkley Report was one of NBC television’s primary news programs. In this clip, Texas humorist and Austin broadcast personality, Cactus Pryor satirically sends up the show in a style that would later become the hallmark of fake news programs. Through the use of trick editing, silly correspondents, and mimed technical difficulties, this short piece skewers its target and the news as a whole. Note, censor bars added by the archive to allow viewing by a mixed audience.Known to many as the “Voice of the Longhorns,” Wally Pryor served as the announcer for UT sports from 1953 until 2002. While his voice was certainly recognizable he also played an active role as a producer – for KTBC, amongst others – and regularly served as an emcee for various events. Wally regularly worked as a producer for his older brother Richard “Cactus” Pryor. The films in the Wally Pryor collection represent a range of films from home movies, to various pieces he produced, films featuring himself, and several films featuring Cactus Pryor.