Charlie Rose - An appreciation of Tim Russert (June 13, 2008)

As the previous reviewer mentioned, I for the first time felt death of a public figure as a hearthelt personal loss. I watched this sepecial segment of the Charlie Rose Show on TV and decided to keep a copy. I thought I'd watch this DVD whenever I want to remind myself of the virtues of hard work, love, authenticity, and of how these things can make meaningful differences in our lives.

Timothy John Russert (May 7, 1950 - June 13, 2008).
This show is a tribute to the renowned broadcaster and journalist whose sudden death from a heart- attack shocked and saddened people all over America.
The show consists in an interview with Russert's close - friend the journalist Al Hunt, a number of excerpts from Russert's twelve appearances on the 'Charlie Rose ' show and a closing especially moving tribute by Charlie Rose for his colleague and good friend.
Russert was a much- loved figure not only because of his dedication and professional skill in hosting 'Meet the Press',but also because he was a warm, ethical, principled patriotic American. The work he was most proud of was the memoir he wrote about his father, Big Russ, whose values Russert learned from and lived by.
The conversations with Charlie Rose reveal Russert as a man of sense, decency good humor and good will. His love for politics and his love for his family were the center of his life.
This is a case where for many the loss of a public figure is felt as a personal loss.