Yep, I knew it! As I already predicted, it was pretty obvious NBC News were going to choose Tom Brokaw to take over Tim Russert’s place.
Tom Brokaw will host “Meet the Press” throughout the 2008 election season.
Tom Brokaw is a legendary TV figure who was the head anchor for “NBC Nightly News” for over 21 years, then retired, Brian Williams took his spot.
Reuters reports:
http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN2243190220080622
Perfect choice, I’m glad NBC went for Brokaw!
Kev
NBC Nightly News head anchor Brian Williams will take over Tim Russert for “Meet the Press” only for the weekend. A permament host has not been confirmed. It is not yet decided if Williams will host “Meet the Press” for the entire weekend. It could last for a couple of days.
Variety Reports:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117987763.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
How much do you want to bet that the permament host will be no one other than Tom Brokaw? Brokaw and Russert has been best friends for years so it wouldn’t surprise me at all if Brokaw does become Russert’s official replacement. Brokaw seems like the best choice anyway.
Kev
Tony Scozzaro the brother in law of Tim Russert is a musician, looks to be a classical guitarist. Hear him perform “Born To Run” on acoustic guitar here. Pretty impressive guitar skills I may say, I’m blown away by this performance.
I believe Tim Russert was a huge fan of Bruce Springsteen’s music, that’s why the Memorial was mostly Springsteen.
Kev
Springsteen performed “Thunder Road” at the Tim Russert Memorial via-live sattelite. Enjoy!
Kev
Tim Russert, an NBC News bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press”, died today of a heart attack. He was 58. Russert was recording voice overs for “Meet the Press” this Sunday but collapsed while doing it. Russert can be seen on “The Today Show” in the mornings on a daily basis mostly giving his opinions and thoughts on politics, he can also be seen on various talk shows for MSNBC as well. In 2008, Time Magazine named him one of the most influential people in the world.
From MSNBC:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25145431/
WOW! So shocking and so sad!
R.I.P. Tim.
My condolences goes out to his family, friends, and all the news people out there.
TV will not be the same without him!
Kev
Tim Russert, an NBC News bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press”, died today of a heart attack. He was 58. Russert was recording voice overs for “Meet the Press” this Sunday but collapsed while doing it. Russert can be seen on “The Today Show” in the mornings on a daily basis mostly giving his opinions and thoughts on politics, he can also be seen on various talk shows for MSNBC as well. In 2008, Time Magazine named him one of the most influential people in the world.
From MSNBC:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25145431/
WOW! So shocking and so sad!
R.I.P. Tim.
My condolences goes out to his family, friends, and all the news people out there.
TV will not be the same without him!
Kev
K'Brocking 