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- Andy Rooney was so well-loved. He was so knowledgeable with his dry sense of humor. He reminded me of my dad who passed in 1998. I just turned 50 and just couldn't remember his name until just now. What does that tell you? No matter what mood I was in, Andy always made me smile. Rest in peace, Andy. Job well-done. It really doesn't matter that I am African American. You will surely be missed.
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- So many comments that Andy Rooney is in hell burning. I hate to break the news to you, but how do you know there is a hell? If there is a hell, how do you know your following the correct religion to avoid it? Considering there is 3000+ Christian sects out there and not to mention the many other religions that have nothing to do with your god. Also, doesn't the bible say not to judge others? To love the sinner not the sin? You might just end up beside him if your right.....
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- Here is my personal tribute to Andy Rooney: http://hsutube.com/andy-rooney-tribute/
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- The "tribute" to Andrew Rooney (60 Minutes of Nov. 6) was far from what he deserved. As long as he was associated with 60 Minutes as an integral and very popular participant, he deserved more than almost 15 minutes of an "interview" followed by 10 minutes of commercials. For a man that had a life as full as his, your "tribute" was rather pathetic. Shame on you!!
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- Farewell, Andy Rooney. You will be sadly as well as sorely missed. Even though we might of been on oppitsite side of the isle, you opened many minds and later even agreed on many issues that you have covered in the style only you have. Complaining is a part of life. It is not perfect. Now for you, it is. Rest in Peace, Andy. Tell Edward R. and Walter hello from all of us. You are the shinning star of the Tiffany Network. God bless you. Gobless the First Admendment! amen
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- Although Andy Rooney didn't like to be talked about, I have to say I was really upset when I found out he was gone! I loved him! He said what he needed to say and a lot of the time, what had to be said! He never had a problem with voicing his opinion and for that reason I had the utmost respect for. Thank you for all the years of telling it like it is/was whether it was "politically correct" or not!
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- I am appalled at the "re-run' piece you did on 60 Minutes tonight about Andy Rooney after his recent passing. I would think that 60 Minutes could have pulled together something more fitting with comments from people, colleagues, adversaries, allies, etc that would have given tribute to his life and work in light of his extraordinary contribution to your network over decades. He never became a watered down, talking head, media mouthpiece and remained a true spirit, bright light and a unique personality that many of us in my generation grew up with, listened to, laughed with and revered. I am disappointed in the lack of respect and tribute. He was a big reason I watched. And listened. And came back to hear again and again. For 30 years. No one on your show ever moved me like that and I doubt will again. Let's face it, you shouldn't be short on material about him. You owe an apology and more so, to make this right. Tell Les Moonves to please consider a fitting tribute.
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- Is it possible to locate Mr. Rooney's award winning piece on Viet Nam presented On Educational Television in the early 1970's? I would be curious to see if he wrote with his normal talent for cutting through the under-growth.
What a truly purposed life this man lived! - Reply to this comment
- Rooney seemed like the stereotypical old bastard, a Scroogelike figure. It was too much for him to wave or say hello to somebody while he was eating. What a prick!! That comes with the territory when you make your living in the public eye. Nobody used the word liked about Andy Rooney. The word that was used was admired which means they had respect for his longevity and his body of work but disliked his personality. He was described as ornery which is nothing to be proud of. It's one thing to be ornery when you're doing your shtick and are in character, but when you're like that 24/7 it annoys others to no end.
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- I remember liking Andy Rooney even when I was a litle, little child - because when he came on, it was the sign the show which was delayed because of football was finally about to start. And he was always smiling and light-hearted, in contrast to those other 'so serious' interviewers/ees.
Then as I got older and actually started watching 60 minutes, I came to enjoy his light-hearted musings on life. It was a nice foil to all the 'still serious' business of the day. A reminder that life goes on, even when 'stuff happens'.
Farewell, sir - it's been a good run :) - Reply to this comment
