The Better Craftsperson #1. Dan Rather

Personally, I don't know of any better American journalist, interviewer and commentator than Dan Rather. On Twitter he once liked a reply of mine and his own reaction to mine was so perfect and nice. He's now in his nineties but I'm sure that he's still out there touching other people's state of mind and heart via other social media.

As an example of how he really perfected his craft I like now point to his interview, of already some ten years ago, of Carly Simon on "The Big Interview," where she discussed various aspects of her life and career, including her marriage to James Taylor, her creative process, and the inspiration behind her hit song "You're So Vain". The interview also touched on her health challenges and her ability to channel her struggles into her art

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Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

I remember Dan Rather anchoring the off-year election returns for CBS in November, 1994, when the Democrats lost control of both the Senate and the House. As the returns came in, and it became evident what was happening, Rather looked and sounded more and more unhappy.

I remember watching his lugubrious performance and thinking, "Good grief, can't he at least pretend to be unbiased?"

And then of course there was memogate about 10 years later, in which he used fake memos in an effort to torpedo George W. Bush's presidential bid.
That piece of "journalism" got Rather fired from CBS.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

You are too young to remember others. There were many true journalists. Today most are need presenters only.

val70 · 51-55

@samueltyler2 I go only on personal experiences, plus I'm not even American. As an youngster I was seduced by Alistair Cooke. I like him still, but I wonder how I'd rate him now as a commentator of America

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