http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/03/09/t...r.ap/index.html

 

In a brief statement at the end of the broadcast, Rather paid tribute to September 11 terrorist victims, tsunami survivors, American military forces, the oppressed, those in failing health and fellow journalists in dangerous places.

 

"And, to each of you," he said. "Courage."

 

He seemed to savor each word of his signoff Wednesday: "For the `CBS Evening News,' Dan Rather reporting. Good night."

 

I watched a Rembering Dan Rather special tonight, he sure has had a great career. What's he going to do now, continue reporting or something?

Edited March 10, 200521 yr by KipWellsFan

"... and CBS is now projecting Al Gore as the winner of Florida."

 

That'll be my lasting impression of Dan Rather. I've always thought that Dan leaned a little to the left, but not unreasonably so for a news anchor. Unfortunately for him, his subordinates leaned way too far to the left and ultimately betrayed his trust.

 

I'd like to see Dan go to one of the cable news channels. He's got a few good years left and it's not like anybody watches CBS anymore.

Edited March 10, 200521 yr by TheBigHurt35

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/blratherisms.htm

 

Big fan of the phrase, "If a frog had sidepockets, he'd carry a handgun," even though I have no idea what it means.

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/blratherisms.htm

 

Big fan of the phrase, "If a frog had sidepockets, he'd carry a handgun," even though I have no idea what it means.

 

"Turn the lights down, the party just got wilder."

 

i cannot imagine him saying that, and im trying hard to too...

"Turn the lights down, the party just got wilder."

 

i cannot imagine him saying that, and im trying hard to too...

 

 

Why turn down the lights?

I didn't really like the guy, but it's sad seeing him and Tom both gone now. Times chance I guess.