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CBS Betrays Flaws With Cronkite Slight

Submitted by Newzie, May 22, 2007 20:53

Should more, or most, of the blame for Cronkite's non-existence on CBS be directed at Dan Rather? Did he really play that significant of a role in his demise, or should the finger point firmly in the direction of CBS brass? Just some thoughts.


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May 26, 2007 01:19

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John Champagne

May 23, 2007 15:50

Should more, or most, of the blame for Cronkite's non-existence on CBS be directed at Dan Rather? Did he really...

Newzie

May 22, 2007 20:53

I agree that CBS is on a downhill skid, somewhat ahead of NBC and ABC. After its Opie and Anthony... [MORE]

Jerome Washington

May 22, 2007 18:42

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Andy

May 22, 2007 14:49

Excellent commentary on the slighting of Cronkite whom I have missed since his departure from CBS. Network news - infotainment... [MORE]

Sharon

May 22, 2007 14:34

I'm only 40; grew up watching Walter. Turned off, and by, Dan then, and now by tv news overall. A... [MORE]

Newzdaze

May 22, 2007 12:43

I never considered Mr. Cronkite a particularly handsome man, but he had (and still has) an honest face, That obviously... [MORE]

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May 22, 2007 11:32

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Joan Shore

May 22, 2007 11:05

CBS did no promotion of this special. I was home Friday night watching baseball and I would have watched if... [MORE]

harryo

May 22, 2007 09:33

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