Reflecting on America’s 'most trusted man'

Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:32:00 GMT

Good Evening Savannah, Nice to see you this evening for the broadcast. You always do a great job covering the White House and I enjoyed seeing you on The Today Show this morning. Great Reporting!
Now on to the broadcast.
First of all the the passing of Walter Cronkite is so very sad. He was a legend in the news business and really should be called "America's Most Trusted Man". The piece by Mr.Allen reflecting on his life and career showed he set the standard for all news anchors along the way. It was especially nice to hear Mr.Allen speak personally about his experience working at CBS news for his first job seeing him around the studio. He was family and made one feel secure and safe being straightforward about delivering the news reports. His career is incredible covering World War II, Vietnam, President Kennedy's death, Apollo II landing on the moon and the space program along with so many other things.
Hearing from Mr.Williams was very nice and that he watched him on his black and white television wanting to be just like him. I agree he was a giant figure in evening news and it was interesting to hear Mr.Williams speak about the woodcut of the globe and the newsdesk which as he put it "paled in comparison". Walter Cronkite leaves a huge legacy in news and it will live on.
He will be missed greatly by many, many people who remember him so fondly.

On another note the report by Mr.Fletcher from Nablus near the West Bank was encouraging and hopeful. It seems this part of the region has been transformed into something much more peaceful and prosperous with all the shopping stores. The people can now travel freely and smiles are abundant amongst the civilians as seen on many of the faces. The crowds rushing into the area for a taste of that huge pastry was amazing being a world record size pastry weighing in at 3,891 lbs. As Mr.Fletcher pointed out very good and devoured in ten minutes by the huge crowd. Nice scene to see with more hope and stability to come because the security is so much better. Hopefully, peace will continue to be the norm for the region.

The piece by Lisa Myers about the pool dangers of the drains and the tremndous suction was extremely alarming. The children's lives that were lost is so very tragic. So many States have such high percentages of pools with illegal drains it was terrible to learn. All those drains should be replaced as soon as possible before any more lives are lost.

Hearing from Walter Cronkite in his own words during the interview held by Jamie Gangel was most nice. He really did try and adhered to being a great journalist to give great reporting. One can definitely understand him showing emotion while reporting tragic and historical events. He had a wonderful vision and he did adhere to it. A great man and a legend in the news business. He will be greatly missed.

Thank You for the broadcast Savannah! Peace to You and to All!

Lots of Love to Laurel,Jackie,Stephanie,Claudia,Celine,Anna,Lori,Cary and Matt!
Be Well Always!
Stay Extra Safe and Well Richard!
XOXO

Reflecting on America’s 'most trusted man'

Celine, JC-NJ — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:59:51 GMT

Savannah-

Excellent broadcast tonight. You did a terrific job!

I loved Martin Fletcher's report from Nablus. Isn't it nice to have some good news from the West Bank for a change! Thanks for that Martin!

Take care all-

Reflecting on America’s 'most trusted man'

Ray Lamoureux, Marlborough, CT — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:51:32 GMT

Unlike Walter Cronkite or the late journalist David Halberstam, today's media elite and network news anchors will not call out B.S., even when they see it and know it, or act in an adversarial way toward government or the military, because, as the craven David Gregory so aptly put it, "It's not our role". Spare us the platitudes when you have no intention of living up to them.

Reflecting on America’s 'most trusted man'

Vicki U. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:26:04 GMT

Hi Savannah,

thanks for filling in for Lester. I didn't get to watch your broadcast, but just wanted to let you know that you're great. I've watched you doing several different things. I enjoy your reports from the WH. I alao saw you when you were covering the Pres. in Hawaii. I was wishing that I were you.
Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing you in the future.

Vicki