There is a thread today regarding Rush Limbaugh that got me to remembering Drew Pearson (1897-1969) the syndicated newspaper columnists, not the football player. Would occasionally hear Pearson on radio and often heard my dad talking about a recent column. I'm more familiar with Jack Anderson, Pearson's assistant who would eventually take over the column.
Anyways for those interested in the political history when you have 25 minutes to spare I came across a 1957 Mike Wallace interview of Pearson thoughts on the politic events and politicians of that time. Stuff like should Eisenhower resign, Nixon, JFK, and a look back on how much the cold war was the center of things in the 50's and throughout the 60's.
Mike Wallace Interview Drew Pearson, Dec 7 1957 | Video | C-SPAN.org
Also came across Henry Kissinger's thoughts of a policy of limited war in a 1958 Mike Wallace interview.
Mike Wallace interview Henry Kissinger, Jul 13 1958 | Video | C-SPAN.org
It seems to me that journalism was way more about communication at that time. Questioners were more interested in answers than sound bites. And perhaps their cigarettes as Wallace exhibits.
Anyways for those interested in the political history when you have 25 minutes to spare I came across a 1957 Mike Wallace interview of Pearson thoughts on the politic events and politicians of that time. Stuff like should Eisenhower resign, Nixon, JFK, and a look back on how much the cold war was the center of things in the 50's and throughout the 60's.
Mike Wallace Interview Drew Pearson, Dec 7 1957 | Video | C-SPAN.org
Also came across Henry Kissinger's thoughts of a policy of limited war in a 1958 Mike Wallace interview.
Mike Wallace interview Henry Kissinger, Jul 13 1958 | Video | C-SPAN.org
It seems to me that journalism was way more about communication at that time. Questioners were more interested in answers than sound bites. And perhaps their cigarettes as Wallace exhibits.
