Comments on: R.I.P. WALTER CRONKITE

By: Duke of Madness

Duke of Madness — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:01:51 +0000

Right on, Leapin_Lizards.

Given the current state of broadcast “journalism,” it’s all too easy to forget what a real journalist is (was? There really aren’t any left, I don’t think…). His broadcasts were not exercises in spin, nor were they pandering to the lowest common denominator. Rather, they were an attempt at communicating the truth to the viewing public. A refreshing idea, don’t you think?

By: Yamabushi

Yamabushi — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:00:37 +0000

Tell us more lies about the Tet offensive uncle walty.

By: Leapin_Lizards

Leapin_Lizards — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:45:13 +0000

he was to journalism what Fox News is to pure unbridled, unreasoned ignorance

By: Punch Rockgroin

Punch Rockgroin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:53:43 +0000

As someone who payed, and continues to pay, good money for my study of the journalistic arts (broadcast), many a moment was devoted to studying the style and statements laid forth by the masters of the industry. Cronkite in particular… and while his death may not have the same chest punching impact of a Billy Mays or the world weeping retardary of a Michael Jackson, his legacy will surely be one untainted by the current ills of society.

Interesting that his death has come so close to the Apollo 11 anniversary.

By: BadKarma

BadKarma — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:48:29 +0000

Now the Grim Reaper needs only a couple more celebrities for Hollywood Squares

By: Danger Guerrero

Danger Guerrero — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:50:21 +0000

Don’t worry Ufford, I think that was a fine eugoogoly.