Sunday, April 08, 2012

R.I.P. Mr. Tough But Fair

Journalists everywhere have their lighters up in honor of veteranCBS newsman Mike Wallace who died in his Connecticut home yesterday. He was 93.

The face and soul of 60 Minutes – known for pioneering ambush interviewing and never shying away from asking a tough question while remaining fair to his interviewees – had retired from his regular correspondent work in 2006. He remained active, though, until he really slowed down in 2008 following heart surgery.

Click here to read more about Wallaces work since I cant even begin to make it justice here.

Photo: TheModerateVoice.com.

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