"Good Night, and Good Luck" originated as a 2005 film starring George Clooney, David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson and Robert Downey Jr. The film tells the story of broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow's mission to challenge Senator Joseph McCarthy.

George Clooney's Broadway play, based on his 2005 film, allowed viewers at home to see the actor's much-hyped turn as Edward R. Murrow through CNN's live television event.

Clooney, who directed the 2005 film version, plays journalist Edward R. Murrow in the play, his Broadway debut