Dan Rather
Dan Rather
Daniel Irvin "Dan" Rather, Jr.is an American journalist and the former news anchor for the CBS Evening News. He is now managing editor and anchor of the television news magazine Dan Rather Reports on the cable channel AXS TV. Rather was anchor of the CBS Evening News for 24 years, from March 9, 1981, to March 9, 2005. He also contributed to CBS's 60 Minutes. Rather became embroiled in controversy about a disputed news report involving President George W. Bush's...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNews Anchor
Date of Birth31 October 1931
CityWharton, TX
CountryUnited States of America
He got his life together and is putting it on the line for his country.
Be careful. Journalism is more addictive than crack cocaine. Your life can get out of balance.
A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well.
To err is human but to really foul up requires a computer.
I have always been and remain a 'hard news' investigative reporter at heart, ... I now look forward to pouring my heart into that kind of reporting full time.
I have been lucky and blessed over these years to have what is, to me, the best job in the world and to have it at CBS News, ... Along the way, I've had the honor of working with some of the most talented, dedicated professionals in the world, and I'm appreciative of the opportunity to continue doing so in the years ahead.
I have been here through good times and not so good times. I have seen us overcome adversity before,
I am convinced we can do so again. That must be our focus and priority.
I feel terrific. I had been cautioned by a lot of people that the transition was going to be extremely difficult. I haven't found it so.
I don't want to be argumentative, Mr. Vice President.
What I hope will not change is the understanding that news needs to serve the public interest as its primary goal. That is its greatest calling, to keep freedom and independence alive, and keep it honest.
He had the looks of a leading man, ... He was a scholar and correspondent and he had the bravery of a knight.
He comes across as a man absolutely convinced that it's his destiny to survive,
No doubt the CBS Evening News will be different. Katie is a superb person, and she's a great pro. I'll be rooting for her, and I wish her well.