'Planet 51:' waste of space Nov 20, 2009
As fresh as the latest issue of The Saturday Evening Post, "Planet 51" occupies the same comedy galaxy as Planet Andy Rooney ... As fresh as the latest issue of The Saturday Evening Post, "Planet 51" occupies the same comedy galaxy as Planet Andy Rooney. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Rooney: How To Become A Citizen Nov 16, 2009
Andy Rooney Puts The American Citizenship Exam To The Test ... Andy Rooney weighs in on the citizenship exam ... Written by Andy Rooney MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Andy Declares War on War Nov 9, 2009
Andy Rooney Observes Veterans Day And Declares War On War ... Written by Andy Rooney MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved ... Thanks for being rude and incompetent Andy Rooney, you make the terrorists and liberals proud. (CBS News)
Andre Agassi: "I Needed Help" Nov 6, 2009
Responds To Criticism Over His Drug Use In "60 Minutes" Interview. Andre Agassi, speaking with correspondent Katie Couric. (CBS News)
Let's Kill Bluetooth Oct 17, 2009
I know I sound like Andy Rooney. And I know what the tech savvy among you will say: Bluetooth. (Slate)
Fed Up with Glenn Beck Oct 13, 2009
Andy Rooney is also an opinion speaker,does that mean CBS news should not have him on their payroll. I to find Glen Beck entertaining, but I also find myself wondering the answers to some of the questions he asks. (New Iberia, LA)
Click to read:Afghanistan: Tough Mission for Marines Oct 12, 2009
As Andy Rooney would say ... See the latest from Andy Rooney. (CBS News)
Clubs and organizations, 10-04 Oct 6, 2009
She later read a short article from Andy Rooney. Recognition was given to Ruth Speers who was in attendance. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Does Michael Moore Know What Capitalism Is? Oct 6, 2009
It was like listening to Andy Rooney for two straight hours. Moore says this is his last movie. (Human Events Online)
View Poll and Cast Vote Sep 30, 2009
While I think that Ford has been a resourceful company throughout economic turbulence, I think that Andy Rooney summed up what is "American" that has contributed to the demise of what our great country used to be; Dissatisfaction and verbal expression (complaining) of how difficult it is (to have to take off, sleep late and stuff your face for half a year) ... If Andy Rooney thinks it's so difficult to have to take vacation for half of a year, try dealing with keeping your small business alive... (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Cherished memories of my friend Walter Sep 12, 2009
By ANDY ROONEY First published in print: Saturday, September 12, 2009. I attended Walter Cronkite's memorial service at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday, and I thought you'd like to read what I said about my good friend. (Albany Times Union)
Amazing how the TV networks can fit a football game between all those commercials.... Sep 10, 2009
I loved the stories Andy Rooney told about his times with you. You were a truly great and genuine American. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Local rally brings out similar crowd Sep 9, 2009
David L. Clink wrote on Sep 8, 2009 10:58 PM:" I asked the next to last Questions at the rally, About Bay Harbor key Water problems, Card card raising there monthy bills from %2 -%5 of the ballances tion in Muskegon getting people sick. Pete said he's taking my info to washington,DC. CBS DIDN'T STOP HIM ...THIS IS GREAT! Good for him!!! Surprised CBS let him get away with this even though he's right! Right on, Andy Rooney ! Andy Rooney said on '60 Minutes' a few weeks back: I don't think being a... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Bob Novak vs. the TV 'Genius' Aug 27, 2009
Even the resident "comedian" Andy Rooney trashed Mel Gibson as someone God regretted creating. None of the networks could locate a single story of Hewitt s that was controversial, divisive, or inaccurate. (Human Events Online)
A good friend is loyal to the very end Aug 22, 2009
"My former boss and a friend for more than 60 years, Hewitt, fighting to the end, passed away Wednesday," Andy Rooney wrote in explaining why the column was re-released. Frank Sinatra was my close friend -- for two days in 1965. (Albany Times Union)
Click to read:TV News Giant Don Hewitt Dies At 86 Aug 20, 2009
He made Andy Rooney show a little respect as we lo 00004000 ok back at Ed's Career and now sunday mourn 60 Minutes' loss Long after he's gone ... See the latest from Andy Rooney. (CBS News)
President to attend memorial for Walter Cronkite Aug 19, 2009
The speakers list isnt complete, but the executive says Bill Clinton, Katie Couric, Andy Rooney, Buzz Aldrin, Bob Schieffer and Tom Brokaw are expected. Mickey Hart, Wynton Marsalis, Michael Feinstein, Jimmy Buffett and the U.S. Marine Corps band are anticipated performers. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
The term Cronkiter faces scrutiny, debunking Aug 6, 2009
July 23: Speaking at the funeral of Walter Cronkite, 60 Minutes Andy Rooney recalls when he first met the news legend. MSNBC. (MSNBC -- News)
A few minutes with a wealth of writers Aug 5, 2009
One of the most eagerly anticipated events was the appearance of Andy Rooney and William Kennedy in a loosely structured forum moderated by Times Union Editor Paul Grondahl ... One of the most eagerly anticipated events was the Saturday afternoon appearance of Andy Rooney and William Kennedy in a loosely structured forum moderated by Times Union Editor Paul Grondahl ... In 1978, he began working with 60 Minutes, the famous Sunday evening TV newsmagazine show and later hosted the weekly segment,... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Privileged communications...Cronkite set the standard for news reporters Jul 31, 2009
It's remarkable that one reporter can effect the course of history, said 60 Minutes reporter Andy Rooney. Although Cronkite was reasonably attractive, he wasn't the pretty boy so often seen in the anchor chair these days. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
LESLIE SHEETS CUNNING: Woman's confessions of unrequited love Jul 25, 2009
Another speaker, longtime CBS newsman and "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney, recalled meeting Cronkite when they both were in England covering World War II.. I don't know exactly when I fell madly in love with him but I think it was in the early '70s. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Mourners, Stars Bid Cronkite Farewell at Funeral Jul 24, 2009
Although the service was planned as a traditional burial service from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, announced speakers included "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney and longtime Cronkite producer Sanford Socolow, as well as son Chip Cronkite. For his reporting, Cronkite came to be called "the most trusted man in America" and was widely considered the premier TV journalist of his time. (Fox News)
Cronkite Eulogized As Newsman, Friend, Father Jul 24, 2009
Another speaker, longtime CBS newsman and "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney, recalled meeting Cronkite when they both were in England covering World War II.. "You get to know someone pretty well in a war," said Rooney, describing Cronkite as "such a good friend.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Walter Cronkite, from Bay Area point of view Jul 19, 2009
Caen and Cronkite had met in London during World War II, "and they had, along with Andy Rooney, an air band. And Walter played the tuba and Herb played the drums. It was all imaginary.". She recalled that Cronkite had been in the Bay Area the Valentine's Day that Mayor Gavin Newsom had started issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco, and she was having dinner with him and Mickey Hart, another great friend of Cronkite's, at the St. Francis Yacht Club. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Anchor legend Walter Cronkite intertwined with U.S. history Jul 18, 2009
His poise caught the eye of Murrow at CBS Radio, but Cronkite preferred to remain a war correspondent, with future CBS colleague Andy Rooney, in "the Writing 69th," a group of journalists who trained to fly on missions with the Army Air Forces. After the war, Cronkite covered the Nuremberg war-crime trials and was given a plum assignment: the Moscow bureau. (AZCentral)
Iconic journalist Walter Cronkite dies at 92 Jul 18, 2009
" -- Andy Rooney, 60 Minutes commentator "Walter was truly the father of television news. The trust that viewers placed in him was based on the recognition of his fairness, honesty and strict objectivity. (USA Today -- Life)
Walter Cronkite Passes Away At 92 Jul 18, 2009
" Don Hewitt - executive producer, CBS News, creator of 60 MINUTES and Cronkite's first executive producer on the CBS EVENING NEWS: How many news organizations get the chance to bask in the sunshine of a half-century of Edward R. Murrow followed by a half century of Walter Cronkite? Andy Rooney - 60 MINUTES commentator: I've been proud over the years to see Walter become, not just one of the best known people on television but one of the best known people in the whole world of people. He was... (W-USA News, DC)
Jon Bon Jovi's Opening Act Jul 6, 2009
See the latest from Andy Rooney. 60 Minutes RSS Feed. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Andy Answers His Mail Jun 22, 2009
Written by Andy Rooney MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved ... Who is Andy Rooney and what does he do but make off the wall remarks at the end of a usually boring hour ... My husband (a retired journalist) and I have long enjoyed "60 Minutes." We beg you: please retire Andy Rooney. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Rooney On Memorial Day May 25, 2009
Andy Rooney On How Memorial Day Should Be Celebrated ... Obie Slingerland and Andy Rooney were best friends and co-captains of the high school football team ... Andy Rooney explained the true meaning of Memorial Day, honoring those who did not give their lives, but had them taken. (CBS News)
Anna Wintour, Behind The Shades May 18, 2009
And, Andy Rooney on staying home this summer. (13:15). (CBS News)
Fun with Dick and Nancy May 18, 2009
(1:52)With the economy putting a damper on summer vacation plans for many Americans, Andy Rooney notes where we get to is almost never as good as where we came from. (1:01). (CBS News)
Meeting The Mossad May 13, 2009
(30:00)Lara Logan reports on the new 00004000 face of the U.S. military; Steve Kroft examines a the life and death of a mysterious spy in the Middle East; And, Andy Rooney reflects on graduation ceremonies. (13:23). (CBS News)
Now He Has the Hammer May 6, 2009
(2:28)Counting down President Obama's first 100 days in office hasn't been easy for Andy Rooney and his compulsive counting, but he hopes no one's counting how many days he's been in his office. (3:47). (CBS News)
Amazon Crude May 5, 2009
(42:53)Scott Pelley probes the impact of oil drilling in the Amazon; David Martin explores re-educating Osama Bin Laden's disciples; Morley Safer meets the Antinoris, in the wine business for 600 years; And, Andy Rooney explains his compulsive counting. (12:45). (CBS News)
Open Mike: A Salute to Andy Rooney Apr 28, 2009
The other is Andy Rooney. If you do not know who Andy Rooney is, he is the guy you saw crossing at Fifth Street and Lafayette ... Rooney has been hosting his five- to 10-minute segment, "A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney," as a part of CBS' newsmagazine "60 Minutes" since 1978. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Send It To Andy! Apr 28, 2009
Whether It's Fudge, Books Or Whistles, Lots Of Stuff Has Landed In Andy Rooney's Mailbox ... From a solid brass sports whistle to lots and lots of fudge, Andy Rooney examines some of the gifts viewers have sent him ... Written by Andy Rooney MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Tweet Styles of the Rich and Famous Apr 28, 2009
The Twitter status box is always empty, always hungry, and the blinking cursor lulls many celebrities into the free-associative mode familiar from the collected works of Andy Rooney. "Who decided that pink slips would be pink?" Ashton Kutcher asked recently. (Slate)
Twitter and let live: Hyper-connectivity's not my thing Apr 19, 2009
Those of us with a closer kinship to Andy Rooney than Ashton Kutcher should not be mocked for dawdling while others sprint. Without us, no one could be hip because it is the great paradox of hipness that when everyone is hip, no one is hip. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Pentagon's Bionic Arm Apr 15, 2009
(41:27)Scott Pelley reports on a new technology that may greatly benefit amputees; Lesley Stahl examines the right to bear arms; Charlie Rose profiles Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn; And, Andy Rooney on impending doom. (12:34). (CBS News)
Conserve Our Resources Apr 13, 2009
Andy Rooney Comments On The Changing Environment And Admits He's Part Of The Problem ... As our world feels the increasing effects of Global Warming, Andy Rooney wonders if we're going to run out of the things we need before we can find substitutes for them ... Written by Andy Rooney MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Casino Mogul Steve Wynn's Midas Touch Apr 13, 2009
We will be curious next Sunday to see if Andy Rooney chooses to exploit the dark irony of tonight's Steve Wynn segment ... (41:27)Scott Pelley reports on a new technology that may greatly benefit amputees; Lesley Stahl examines the right to bear arms; Charlie Rose profiles Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn; And, Andy Rooney on impending doom. (CBS News)
Just pack away all those travel plans Apr 11, 2009
By ANDY ROONEY First published in print: Saturday, April 11, 2009 ... Andy Rooney's e-mail address is aarooney5@yahoo. (Albany Times Union)
Say no to Muni fare increase Apr 7, 2009
The third, Andy Rooney, really didn't know him well. Probably better to leave the memories off the printed page along with the glorious City by the Bay that Caen created in his mind. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Dolly Parton: The Real Queen Of All Media Apr 6, 2009
Tells 60 Minutes When It Comes To Business, She Looks Like A Woman But Thinks Like A Man. Dolly Parton is a country music legend whos surprisingly down to earth. (CBS News)
ABC Trumpets How Japanese Use Obama to Learn English Apr 1, 2009
On Sunday's CBS 60 Minutes, commentator Andy Rooney read from some viewer letters: "It's always fun to read the letters people send, I get a lot of them, although, to be honest, if I took all the letters seriously I wouldn't ever say anything again. I get quite a few bad letters and, of course, I pay least attention to those. I don't want you to see me cry." Some of those "bad letters" came from viewers who criticized Rooney's and the media's pro-Obama bias: "Thomas Overley writes from... (MediaResearch.org)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Ditches Print Mar 17, 2009
Andy Rooney considers himself a newspaper man first and foremost and tips his hat to the profession. . (CBS News)
Alice Waters' Crusade For Better Food Mar 16, 2009
(43:09)With the weight of the U.S. economy falling largely on his shoulders, Scott Pelley speaks with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; Lesley Stahl profiles Alice Waters and her "slow food" revolution; And, Andy Rooney on the era of newspapers. (12:31). (CBS News)
Writer comments on stimulus plan and more Mar 13, 2009
Billy Rubin wrote on Mar 12, 2009 5:31 AM:" As I read Mr. Vanderlans' letter, I could practically hear the voice of Andy Rooney reading it. ". Add Your Comments. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Andy On Heroism Mar 9, 2009
Andy Rooney Explains Why Most Heroes Are Unlikely ... Andy Rooney discusses modern-day heroism or the lack thereof and recalls the abundance of heroes from years past ... Written by Andy Rooney MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Obama's Other Gray Matter Mar 6, 2009
Andy Rooney would look young compared to McCain. He commented about going gray all during the campaign - can you guys EVER stop inventing conspiracy theories. (CBS News)
Mexico's "Queen Of The Pacific" Mar 4, 2009
Gov Bobby Jindal; And, Andy Rooney on the months of the year. (13:50). (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
