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bobcat

Jun 18 2009, 06:46 PM

This from TV Newser.

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TVNewser has learned legendary CBS newsman Walter Cronkite, 92, who once held the title of "Most Trusted Man in America," is gravely ill, according to multiple CBS News sources. The network began updating his obituary more than a week ago, a source adds.

CBS News executive Linda Mason, designated to speak on Cronkite's behalf, had no comment.

The avuncular Cronkite anchored "CBS Evening News" for 19 years, until 1981, when he was forced to retire. Dan Rather was named his successor. Cronkite maintained an office at CBS, where he was a special correspondent.

When he goes it will be definitely an end of an era.

You can read the full story by story by clicking here.

Greengrass

Jun 18 2009, 06:52 PM

QUOTE (bobcat @ Jun 18 2009, 08:46 PM)

This from TV Newser.

When he goes it will be definitely an end of an era.

You can read the full story by story by clicking here.

Unfortunately, Walter Cronkite's ERA ended many years ago. He maintains the well earned Icon status but his influence on the network news faded long ago. Be nice to return to the Cronkite style of news.

aleman

Jun 18 2009, 07:02 PM

QUOTE (Greengrass @ Jun 18 2009, 07:52 PM)

AMEN! We could use several journalists today with even 1/10th of his integrity.

Dr Morbius

Jun 18 2009, 07:12 PM

QUOTE (aleman @ Jun 18 2009, 08:02 PM)

AMEN! We could use several journalists today with even 1/10th of his integrity.

Walter Cronkite was the living symbol of journalistic integrity. His era ended with the ascension of Dan Rather, who never did fill the great man's shoes.

We used to have a lot. Huntley and Brinkley. Eric Sevareid. Edward R. Murrow. Cronkite is the last of the great ones.

cqsallie

Jun 18 2009, 07:50 PM

QUOTE (aleman @ Jun 18 2009, 08:02 PM)

AMEN! We could use several journalists today with even 1/10th of his integrity.

Hell! I'd almost settle for several journalists Period!
There are still some out there (Anderson Cooper, for example) who go out looking for and reporting on the big stories. Too many read the news to us, much like a father reading the Sunday comics to his kids....
Sallie

Dr Morbius

Jun 18 2009, 08:07 PM

There's hope that Rachel Maddow will turn out to be the next great TV journalist. She has all the right qualities, but one wonders if she'll stay on the air long enough. Too much profit interest in the news, nowadays.

TheFox

Jun 18 2009, 08:42 PM

A news anchor with integrity today? It will never happen. That was in the era when CBS news wasn't expected to make a profit. Besides Cronkite was so powerful that for him Lyndon Johnson didn't run for reelection. Someone with that much integrity and power is a threat to Corporations and the groups who want control over the media and public opinion.

Needless to say that I have always greatly admired Cronkite and hate to see him passing.

ggggcar

Jun 18 2009, 08:54 PM

QUOTE (bobcat @ Jun 18 2009, 08:46 PM)

This from TV Newser.

When he goes it will be definitely an end of an era.

You can read the full story by story by clicking here.

I can hear that distinctive voice of his signing off saying " and that's the way it is"

minsocal

Jun 19 2009, 09:00 AM

Cronkite has long is been an icon to me. I wish him the best. The word that comes to mind is "integrity", long lost in jounalism.

mike39

Jun 20 2009, 12:11 PM

I just read about this, and it's very sad. As far as I can remember, Cronkite was the very first news anchor I saw on TV; I've only been in this world for 38 years. I can't find a more professional and straight-to-the-point and no BS news personality than he was, even now.

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