Brokaw to replace Russert on Meet the Press

[KSig RC]

Uh, a little sadder . . .

[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Exactly my point - it fits someone like a Matt Lauer better (who, in my honest opinion, is a terrible interviewer of political figures). Gregory is much more of a newsman, and I would suspect would be quite comfortable in the "Meet the Press" format.

Agree.

[DSTCHAOS]

Luke Russert is on Larry King right now. He seems like a nice guy and he says all the support has helped him get through this.

They played Brokaw's speech from his father's funeral and Luke smiled and said "awww my good ol' Uncle Tom."

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Luke Russert is on Larry King right now. He seems like a nice guy and he says all the support has helped him get through this.

They played Brokaw's speech from his father's funeral and Luke smiled and said "awww my good ol' Uncle Tom."

I can't imagine what that guy is going through right now. From everything I've heard (including people who I've talked to from Boston College), he and his father were genuinely very close. I know he's been around the media and attention his whole life, but he's been incredibly poised through the whole thing.

[DSTCHAOS]

He had great poise. It made me teary eyed.

He looks just like his dad.

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Not a huge surprise; Brian Williams has an insane schedule, so it was unlikely he would take over in the interim. I just wonder whether they'll go with someone in-house, like Andrea Mitchell or David Gregory. Supposedly Olbermann really wants the post as well, although that would be a longshot.

Andrea Mitchell would be horrible. I'm not sure David Gregory could keep a lid on his bias either, but I'd give the show a shot with him hosting. Hell, This Week is hosted by a notable liberal, so there aren't too many alternatives.