Political WavesCommentary on the latest political, cultural, social, and sporting events.Peter Jennings: An Appreciation- August 10, 2005 For once I agree with the conventional wisdom: The death of of Peter Jennings at age 67, does mark the end of era. Back in the time of Rather, Brokaw, and Jennings, we took our news hard, straight, no ice, no sugar, no artificial sweetener. Jennings was serious, passionate, and demanding about the news, and the way that it should be presented. It doesnt surprise me that colleagues at ABC recall what a strict taskmaster he was, and the manner in which all stories were subjected to Jennings...http://journals.aol.com/jeffrowan111/PoliticalWaves/entries/2005/08/10/peter-jennings-an-a... |