Tim Russert - Dead at 58

[Kiwon]

Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack.

I watch the "Meet The Press" program regularly over the Internet and I saw Sunday's show. Five days later he is dead. It's a good reminder that death can happen to any one us without warning. That's why faith, family, and friends are so important.

Neither he, nor his network, were my favorites, but that doesn't really matter now, does it?

[falco]

Re: Tim Russert - Dead at 58

Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack.

I watch the "Meet The Press" program regularly over the Internet and I saw Sunday's show. Five days later he is dead. It's a good reminder that death can happen to any one us without warning. That's why faith, family, and friends are so important.

Neither he, nor his network, were my favorites, but that doesn't really matter now, does it?

thats why you had to mention it, right?

[Joemailman]

I don't know if Russert is replaceable. He was the toughest interviewer without being unfair. It was interesting watching him on the MSNBC primary coverage this past year. Olbermann. Buchanan and Matthews would be pontificating about something, and he would be the adult in the room. Hard to imagine who will replace him.

[Deputy Nutz]

Didn't you already see Tex's thread. His has more passion

[packinpatland]

I don't know if Russert is replaceable. He was the toughest interviewer without being unfair. It was interesting watching him on the MSNBC primary coverage this past year. Olbermann. Buchanan and Matthews would be pontificating about something, and he would be the adult in the room. Hard to imagine who will replace him.

Well said.

[Kiwon]

Re: Tim Russert - Dead at 58

Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack.

I watch the "Meet The Press" program regularly over the Internet and I saw Sunday's show. Five days later he is dead. It's a good reminder that death can happen to any one us without warning. That's why faith, family, and friends are so important.

Neither he, nor his network, were my favorites, but that doesn't really matter now, does it?

thats why you had to mention it, right?

Always hateful, aren't you?

I don't have to agree with someone all the time to be able to respect him and appreciate his work.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Re: Tim Russert - Dead at 58

Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack.

I watch the "Meet The Press" program regularly over the Internet and I saw Sunday's show. Five days later he is dead. It's a good reminder that death can happen to any one us without warning. That's why faith, family, and friends are so important.

Neither he, nor his network, were my favorites, but that doesn't really matter now, does it?

thats why you had to mention it, right?

Always hateful, aren't you?

I don't have to agree with someone all the time to be able to respect him and appreciate his work.

No. By your statement, it appears you are. Why even mention it...if it isn't important as you say.

When you eulogize someone, you don't bring those things up....nor is there any reason to inject your personal feelings about him or the network.

I thought your main paragraph was great (of course, i don't see the need for faith).

[Harlan Huckleby]

He was the toughest interviewer without being unfair. It was interesting watching him on the MSNBC primary coverage this past year.

I have to strongly disagree. He had a major Obama boner. I am not surprised you found him so unbiased and engaging.

While it's true that he furled his brow identically and brought the same intense eyes when he went into his full-press personality, the questions he asked of people he preferred were relatively softball.

That said, very few interviewers are clearly better. George Stephanopolis is the best. Jim Lehrer doesn't follow-up, but he asks good questions. Bill O'Reilly often does a good interview, unless he loses his temper. Wallace on Fox News Sunday is excellent. Tavis Smiley is a fawning fellow, but he gets people to talk.

I liked Russert OK.

[bobblehead]

I actually enjoyed russert, I didn't agree with his politics, but I liked his demeaner and style.

[packinpatland]

Russert, who received 48 honorary doctorates, won countless other awards for excellence during his career, including the Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio-Television News Directors Association, the John Peter Zenger Freedom of the Press Award, the American Legion Journalism Award, the Veterans of Foreign Wars News Media Award, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Journalism Award, the Allen H. Neuharth Award for Excellence in Journalism, the David Brinkley Award for Excellence in Communication and the Catholic Academy for Communication’s Gabriel Award.

He was a member of the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and a member of the board of directors of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

He was a trustee of the Freedom Forum’s Newseum and a member of the board of directors of the Greater Washington Boys and Girls Club and America’s Promise — Alliance for Youth.

In 1995, the National Father’s Day Committee named him “Father of the Year,” Parents magazine honored him as “Dream Dad” in 1998, and in 2001 the National Fatherhood Initiative also recognized him as Father of the Year.

[oregonpackfan]

Russert, who received 48 honorary doctorates, won countless other awards for excellence during his career, including the Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio-Television News Directors Association, the John Peter Zenger Freedom of the Press Award, the American Legion Journalism Award, the Veterans of Foreign Wars News Media Award, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Journalism Award, the Allen H. Neuharth Award for Excellence in Journalism, the David Brinkley Award for Excellence in Communication and the Catholic Academy for Communication’s Gabriel Award.

He was a member of the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and a member of the board of directors of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

He was a trustee of the Freedom Forum’s Newseum and a member of the board of directors of the Greater Washington Boys and Girls Club and America’s Promise — Alliance for Youth.

In 1995, the National Father’s Day Committee named him “Father of the Year,” Parents magazine honored him as “Dream Dad” in 1998, and in 2001 the National Fatherhood Initiative also recognized him as Father of the Year.

Thanks for researching this information, PIP. Russert was not only a fine broadcaster, he was a fine man.

[MJZiggy]

Sudden urge to go to the Newseum.

[Joemailman]

He was the toughest interviewer without being unfair. It was interesting watching him on the MSNBC primary coverage this past year.

I have to strongly disagree. He had a major Obama boner. I am not surprised you found him so unbiased and engaging.

While it's true that he furled his brow identically and brought the same intense eyes when he went into his full-press personality, the questions he asked of people he preferred were relatively softball.

That said, very few interviewers are clearly better. George Stephanopolis is the best. Jim Lehrer doesn't follow-up, but he asks good questions. Bill O'Reilly often does a good interview, unless he loses his temper. Wallace on Fox News Sunday is excellent. Tavis Smiley is a fawning fellow, but he gets people to talk.

I liked Russert OK.

I was referring to Russert's complete body of work, not this campaign season. I actually haven't watched MTP much this campaign season because I've been watching the news a lot during the week. What made Russert a tough interviewer was his preparation. If a guest gave an answer that contradicted a previous statement or vote, Russert would nail him/her on it.

[Kiwon]

Re: Tim Russert - Dead at 58

Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack.

I watch the "Meet The Press" program regularly over the Internet and I saw Sunday's show. Five days later he is dead. It's a good reminder that death can happen to any one us without warning. That's why faith, family, and friends are so important.

Neither he, nor his network, were my favorites, but that doesn't really matter now, does it?

thats why you had to mention it, right?

Always hateful, aren't you?

I don't have to agree with someone all the time to be able to respect him and appreciate his work.

No. By your statement, it appears you are. Why even mention it...if it isn't important as you say.
When you eulogize someone, you don't bring those things up....nor is there any reason to inject your personal feelings about him or the network.

I thought your main paragraph was great (of course, i don't see the need for faith).

Answer: Because I didn't like the tone of the other thread covering this topic.

The man just died. It's time to remember his contributions and think about our own mortality, not to make a statement about media bias.

[oregonpackfan]

NBC Dateline had an excellent tribute to him tonight. It dealt with everything about his professional, family, and personal life.

Russert was also a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan. I have often felt that Bills' fans have a loyal devotion to their team almost as strong as Packer fans.