The call came from Dick Gregory, an activist entertainer better known for his music and comedy than his investigative prowess. It was March 1975, almost exactly 50 years ago, and the impact of his call lingers still. It made me a historic footnote.
At the time, I was 31 years old and hosting my first network show, “Goodnight America.” It was a late-night mishmash of news and entertainment that ran for three years on ABC every Thursday night at 11:30 p.m.
