Cronauer began his broadcasting career at the age of 12, as a guest for a Pittsburgh-area children's amateur hour.[3] He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he helped found the forerunner of the university's college radio station WPTS.
Military service
Cronauer co-authored the original story for the film Good Morning, Vietnam, which was based on his experiences in the Vietnam War, where he served from 1965-1966.[4] His program was known as the "Dawn Buster". A subsequent special program on National Public Radio about the role of the American Forces Vietnam Network (military radio and television) earned Cronauer a 1992 Ohio State Award and two 1991 Gold Medals from the New York Radio Festival.
Personal life
Cronauer earned a masters degree in Media Studies from the New School for Social Research in New York City and a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Cronauer's law practice concentrated in information and communications law. He was also the head of an advertising agency. Later in life he worked as a special assistant to the Director of the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office.
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