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Former '60 Minutes' commentator Andy Rooney dead at 92

World Nov. 06, 2011 - 05:02AM JST ( 15 )

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OkinawamikeNov. 06, 2011 - 07:25AM JST

The best part of 60 Minutes was Andy's three minutes.

Loved this guy!
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OkinawamikeNov. 06, 2011 - 07:29AM JST

From Andy: The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
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MolenirNov. 06, 2011 - 08:05AM JST

The best part of 60 Minutes was Andy's three minutes.

Very true. Often the rest of the show wasn't worth watching, but Rooney was, even when you disagreed with what he was saying.
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Elbuda MexicanoNov. 06, 2011 - 08:39AM JST

Come on, the rest of the show was not worth watching?? That is not true! I miss watching 60 Minutes and I will miss Mr.Rooney, loved his comments! RIP
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GodanNov. 06, 2011 - 09:15AM JST

Growing up I learned from you that there was always more to news, surveys, and poll numbers. I am sure you had a similar effect on many who are now thinking more critically had they not heard you on Sunday evenings. Thank you and R.I.P.
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smithinjapanNov. 06, 2011 - 09:23AM JST

Otsukare-sama, Mr. Rooney, and RIP. Hadn't watched the show in ages, but missed the commentary.
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globalwatcherNov. 06, 2011 - 09:39AM JST

60 minutes has not been the same since he left. It is not worth watching without Andy Rooney. Andy Rooney was very special and unique. I wonder if we will be able to find anyone to replace him for the 60 minutes. Probably not.
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SerranoNov. 06, 2011 - 09:50AM JST

I have two of his books. Good reading. RIP Mr. Rooney.
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LFRAgainNov. 06, 2011 - 10:04AM JST

Loved your wit and sarcasm while growing up. It was a pleasure to have known you, Mr. Rooney, even if only through the television set.
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pamelotNov. 06, 2011 - 10:57AM JST

"Did you ever notice.."

RIP, Mr. Rooney
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LFRAgainNov. 06, 2011 - 04:37PM JST

Apparently, someone here isn't a fan of Andy Rooney.
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Vernie JefferiesNov. 06, 2011 - 06:00PM JST

R.I.P. Andy. You are certainly a true American Icon. The best part about his work is that you gave an entertaining way of looking at big and small things in life. Even if you don't agree with him, at least he makes you think about things much deeper.
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lostrune2Nov. 06, 2011 - 07:34PM JST

In his final broadcast, Rooney spoke -- in his typically pric'kly style -- of his relationship with his audience. "I spent my first 50 years trying to become known as a writer and the next 30 trying to avoid being famous," he said. "I walk down the street or go to a football game and people shout, 'Hey Andy." I hate that."

Still, he allowed a moment of warmth and gratitude. "All this time I've been paid to say what is on my mind in television," he said. "You don't get any luckier than that."

R.I.P.
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Elbuda MexicanoNov. 06, 2011 - 08:00PM JST

When will American tv get really good commentators like Mr.Rooney again??
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TriumvereNov. 07, 2011 - 12:52AM JST

I hadn't watched in years, but I was lucky enough to catch his final broadcast. I'm not surprised he didn't survive his career by much: he gave everything he had until he had nothing left to give. Rest in Peace, Andy.