Andy Rooney On Umbrellas
They come in all shapes and sizes, and can make political or fashion statements, although Andy Rooney prefers his simple and black. Rooney notes that everyone turns to an umbrella eventually.
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What would Andy Rooney think?
On #DebateNight, a viewer tweeted "I would have loved to hear Andy Rooney's take..." Perhaps it would have echoed a sentiment the late 60 Minutes commentator shared during the 2004 coverage of the presidential election.
In 1983, the late 60 Minutes correspondent showed off some of the presents he never wanted to receive again
In 1983, the late 60 Minutes correspondent showed off some of the presents he never wanted to receive again.
Rooney tells viewers that over the holidays, he tries to "take what's given" and appreciate it
Rooney tells viewers that over the holidays, he tries to "take what's given" and appreciate it.
The late 60 Minutes correspondent didn't approve of careful unwrapping or saving the used paper for later
The late 60 Minutes correspondent didn't approve of careful unwrapping or saving the used paper for later.
From the archives of 60 Minutes: Andy Rooney, a self-proclaimed expert on eating ice cream, dishes about how to do it right
From the archives of 60 Minutes: Andy Rooney, a self-proclaimed expert on eating ice cream, dishes about how to do it right.
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Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes were given access as the FDIC seized a failed Chicago bank; Lesley Stahl examines flaws in eyewitness testimony, now at the heart of exonerations of those falsely convicted; And; Andy Rooney wonders where the heroes are.
The legendary Hollywood actor had an 80-plus-year career that varied from silent comedies and Judy Garland musicals to TV and Broadway.
The legendary Hollywood actor had an 80-plus-year career that varied from silent comedies and Judy Garland musicals to TV and Broadway.
1996: Andy Rooney on Christmas decorations
"Good Christmas decorations are better than bad Christmas decorations, but even bad Christmas decorations are better than none at all."
From the 60 Minutes archive: Andy Rooney on Christmas decorations
"Good Christmas decorations are better than bad Christmas decorations, but even bad Christmas decorations are better than none at all."
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Steve Kroft investigates the swings in oil prices; David Martin profiles Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen; Scott Pelley speaks with musician Wyclef Jean about bringing aid to Haiti; And, Andy Rooney's favorite holiday.
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Bob Simon reports on the increase in harsher penalties for drunk drivers; Lesley Stahl explores the possibility of reading one's mind; Scott Pelley profiles college football coach Mike Leach; And, Andy Rooney with some Inauguration Day facts.
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