Re: wildg I agree that the coverage has been extensive, but this is one of those few times that it is actually deserved. We know the media has a short attention span and extensively covers one thing and then forgets about it. But this particular story has been covered so much because of the personal impact that this man has had on all of those journalists. It seems a little self serving but you have to understand what kind of impact Russert had on Washington politics, power and friendships. I had the honor of working with him at NBC. He was a great person, simply one of the best. To say he was one of the premier journalists of our time is an understatement. And he was so nice. I thought it was actually amazing that the other nets (CNN, FOX) covered this in spite of the competition, admitting that Russert was the "king of Washington," which was said by FOX News anchor Chris Wallace. I think at NBC the coverage was obviously of a personal nature as they covered this story while coming to grips with the situation and grieving. But it was a fitting tribute for this influential man. I think in the coming weeks, the media educate the public more about sudden cardiac arrests and also who will take over Meet the Press.
I agree that the coverage has been extensive, but this is one of those few times that it is actually deserved. We know the media has a short attention span and extensively covers one thing and then forgets about it. But this particular story has been covered so much because of the personal impact that this man has had on all of those journalists. It seems a little self serving but you have to understand what kind of impact Russert had on Washington politics, power and friendships. I had the honor of working with him at NBC. He was a great person, simply one of the best. To say he was one of the premier journalists of our time is an understatement. And he was so nice. I thought it was actually amazing that the other nets (CNN, FOX) covered this in spite of the competition, admitting that Russert was the "king of Washington," which was said by FOX News anchor Chris Wallace. I think at NBC the coverage was obviously of a personal nature as they covered this story while coming to grips with the situation and grieving. But it was a fitting tribute for this influential man. I think in the coming weeks, the media educate the public more about sudden cardiac arrests and also who will take over Meet the Press.