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...have those people immediately available, have you thought about raiding your local newspaper? For what you pay those inexperienced announcers, you could hire the best--the best--newspaperman in your town as on-air broadcaster, or news director, or both: a fellow or gal who knows the city like a book, likes the city, warts and all, and plans to raise a family there." But won't viewers turn away from ordinary-looking anchormen? No, says Uncle Walter. Of even a rumpled, pot-bellied greying anchorman, he says, "I'll guarantee you this: he knows more about your town...
...John Hinckley himself ... Write your Congressman and your Senator right away, and tell him that you want something done." Despite the fervor of that Citizen Kane outburst, which renewed speculation that Turner aspires to political office, Turner did not prevent CNN Commentator Daniel Schorr from contradicting him in an on-air reply. Schorr echoed Turner's concerns but opposed congressional action that might conflict with First Amendment guarantees against censorship. There has been no similar on-air performance by Turner since...
...moreover, was moved to reassert strict, traditional standards and make major changes in news division practices, including installation of what amounts to an ombudsman. Perhaps as important, Sauter pledged "the full involvement and collaboration of the principal correspondent" of each documentary from the beginning of its reporting. Over-scheduled on-air stars like Wallace often join a project after most decisions have been made. Wallace, CBS conceded, did little reporting for the Viet Nam documentary and contributed only a few interviews...
...show's format, on-air personalities and content are still under debate at CBS. Despite plans for a relaxed morning-show style, the late-night news may take on a feisty chemistry all its own. The audience, notes CBS Vice President Tony Malara, will be primarily "insomniacs, shift people and people who watch a lot of television." Those who appear for live interviews, adds News President Van Gordon Sauter, are likely "to have bizarre living patterns or something they desperately want...
...word here. Let's get it straight so we can report it accurately." For many viewers, Reynold's on-air outburst evidently heightened the drama of the day's events. The Nielsen ratings showed ABC with the largest share of the audience in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles...