Comments on: R.I.P. Ed Bradley

By: Rex

Rex — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:15:19 +0000

I always looked forward to Ed’s pieces. Can’t say that about Mike Wallace… and by the time Andy came on, I’d flip the channel. 60 Minutes is definitely missing a critical peice to their puzzle now…

By: Shot Clock

Shot Clock — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:21:52 +0000

RIP Ed Bradley. I enjoyed his MJ-esque earring.

On a different note, that boy Calvin was nervous as hell Saturday night. Klitchko had him figured out - that right hand was the finisher. I didn’t think it would go seven though, so in that respect, Brock was more ready than I assume most people anticipated.

I wanna see a Briggs/Klitchko fight.

By: Jarrett

Jarrett — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:37:24 +0000

It will take a lot to replace someone like him, the years the Smooth Ed put in and the body of his work will make the selection process difficult.

Considering the ilk that Bomani spoke of, I would venture to say Robin Roberts as a more than appropriate choice. Good rapport with subjects without being folksy unless necessary, and universally relatable.

But, we’ll see.

By: ETS

ETS — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:31:01 +0000

I second everything you said. I wonder who will replace him. Someone “relaxed and natural” or someone out of the “broadcast journalist” mold.

By: strong

strong — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 03:24:29 +0000

Growing up, Ed Bradley was one of my heroes. Along with Max Robinson, the first black to solo anchor the evening news on a major network. My other hero was Dwight Lauderdale, co-anchor of the evening news in my hometown Miami. These three men inspired me to study journalism in college and to this day I continue to write due to the inspiration of Ed Bradley and his colleagues.

By: ladyB

ladyB — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 01:20:40 +0000

i was thinking the same thing about how natural he was on television. that was a part of what made him such an amazing man. you could tell when his friends spoke of him that he was really real, in the way that many of the announcers on ESPN come across as themselves, as well. what a rare quality in minority news reporters in general! i, too, hope that there is a place for others like Ed Bradley. he was (and still is), refreshing to watch.