Former “60 Minutes” Commentator Andy Rooney Dies at Age 92 … “Did you ever…?” … Yes Andy Did

And now a few minutes with Andy Rooney … Andy Rooney makes his final sign off … He was an American original … REST IN PEACE.

(January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011) – RIP

It was just last month that long time CBS ’60 Minutes’ commentator signed off and did his final show.  Sadly, Andy Rooney, the TV “curmudgeon” has passed away in a New York City hospital of complications following minor surgery at the age of 92.  Andy Rooney had more than 60 years in the industry; however, is most known for his commentaries at the end of each ’60 Minutes’ show. Love him or not, agree with him or not … he was an icon, made you think and ponder some of the most important and insignificant things.  I did not agree with all that Rooney had to say, but his style, presentation and demeanor made you watch.

Andy Rooney, the “60 Minutes” commentator known to generations for his wry, humorous and contentious television essays – a unique genre he is credited with inventing – died Friday night in a hospital in New York City of complications following minor surgery. He was 92, and had homes in New York City, Rensselaerville, N.Y. and Rowayton, Conn.

One of my favorite Andy Rooney commentaries … “When Did This Become Art”

“It’s a sad day at ’60 Minutes’ and for everybody here at CBS News,” said Jeff Fager, chairman of CBS News and the executive producer of “60 Minutes.” “It’s hard to imagine not having Andy around. He loved his life and he lived it on his own terms. We will miss him very much.”

Andy Rooney Wiki.

Comments from long time ’60 Minutes’ colleague Morley Safer:

Rooney’s colleague and longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Morley Safer told CNN Saturday that Rooney worked to the very end and that he would not have wanted it any other way.

“That’s the way to go,” Safer said. “The only thing better than three weeks would have been three minutes.”

Weinergate: Weiner’s Office Calls Police On CBS 2′s Marcia Kramer After She Asks For An Interview

So much for Freedom of the Press, so say Weiner …

What happens with the MSM handles a news report about a Democrat in the same manner they they would cover it if it had been a Republic, the Liberal overreacts and calls the police. Sorry, Weiner is toast. Weiner’s office calls the police because a reporter dare contact them for an interview?  Does Weiner really think this story is going to do away, especially when he insults and treats the MSM like this? However, what else is a Lib to think when they have been given a pass their entire political career?

Vanderbilt ’11: Weiner Special

Congressman Anthony Weiner said Thursday he’s finished talking about the lewd photo sent from his Twitter account.

But he still wouldn’t say whether he’s the one in the picture.

So CBS 2 political reporter Marcia Kramer decided to go to his office on Capitol Hill to try to get you some answers.

You’ll never believe what happened.

Kramer tried to get an interview with the six-term New York Democrat and as a result had the cops called on her.

This might have been the worst move that any politician could have done.  It is only a matter of time before the backlash begins. The MSM cam smell blood in the water, no matter what political party they might be from. As reported at Hot Air, Chris Matthews is pouncing again on Weinergate. The media are not going to let this go, Weiner is truly in a pickle.

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Worst Kept Secret … Katie Couric Leaving CBS Evening News

BREAKING NEWS, NOT …

It what is the work kept secret in the MSM, Katie Couric says she is leaving CBS News.The suspicions and speculation that was pretty much a sure bet in Vegas, as reported at the Daily Caller, Couric announces that she is officially out at CBS News.

“I have decided to step down from the CBS Evening News,” Couric tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I’m really proud of the talented team on the CBS Evening News and the award-winning work we’ve been able to do in the past five years in addition to the reporting I’ve done for 60 Minutes and CBS Sunday Morning.

Couric did not have any set plans for the future. What is in store for a news reader who is a part of a news media whose best days are long since gone?

Katie Couric Out as Anchor of CBS News

OUT …

It appears that CBS News anchor Katie Couric is out. So what will be her final Swan song? So the search is on for a replacement. Maybe CBS can do a reatity TV show and the winner gets the gig. For all you that think that Fox’s Megyn Kelly has a shot, don’t hold your breath.

The new CBS News chairman, Jeff Fager, is looking at candidates both within and outside the network, insiders say.
One strong contender if Couric vacates the anchor chair in early June, as now seems almost certain, is veteran newsman Scott Pelley. The 60 Minutes correspondent has long been a favorite of Fager, who doubles as the show’s executive producer. But with Fager taking a methodical approach to his first major decision, Pelley is not a lock. A few short weeks ago, the expectation in the Couric camp—after discussions with top CBS management—was that she would sign a new deal to stay in the anchor’s job through the 2012 elections as she figured out the next phase of her career. But the thinking on both sides has now changed as Couric has aggressively tested the waters—and found substantial interest in her services…

 Hot Air dreams up a vision of a Couric – Sarah Palin interview. That certain would be a ratings grabber, but if I were Palin I would not give CBS the satisfaction, or the ratings.

CBS Pulls the Plug on Charlie Sheen & Two and a Half Men … Sheen Goes on Tirade and Then Again

It was only a matter of time before Sheen’s bizarre behavior came back to haunt him … Two and a Half man and Charlie Sheen has been canceled.

As reported at Deadline, the plug has been pulled on Charlie Sheen and Two and a Half Men after the actor went on a tirade of verbal assaults on the shows creator Chuck Lorre. Oh but wait, Sheen did not stop there, he also went after AA and Thomas Jefferson. What? Listen to the more than bizarre rant HERE or at TMZ. YIKES!!!

Charlie Sheen just launched a nuclear attack on live radio … slamming “Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre — calling him a turd — and went on to call Thomas Jefferson a “p***y

But wait Charlie Sheen was not done, after the show was canceled Sheen fired off another round of insults attacking the shows co-creator, Chuck Lorre. The letter can be read at TMZ.

Some body better get this guy help before its too late.