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I wish CBS would pick him up for the anchor desk instead of that stupid, annoying Katie Couric. He has the type of warm seriousness that works well for a network anchor.

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see, i don't view aaron brown at all like you do. i never really watched him when he was on CNN, but i did watch him religiously in his early years when he did the late night/early morning news on ABC, called World News Now. i was in college, living in the dorms, with no cable, and for some reason or another, my roommate and i always went to bed at 4 or 5am. anyway, if you ever caught aaron brown during this time, you would see a totally different aaron brown; he was almost jon stewart-like, yet less political. he would throw out witty quips, and have these intelligent inside jokes that only people who watched this news show regularly would understand. it was great! it was almost like he had complete run to do whatever he wanted, because who the hell is watching network news at 3am? sometimes, he would be doing a report, and someone would make him laugh, and they would just have to cut to commercial.

ahhh...what fond memories. i guess now he just got all serious and boring.

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no, I hardly find him serious and boring, and judging from what he says he wants to do, a network anchor job isn't it. I guess I'm just desperate to find a viable alternative to Katie Couric making even more money that I want to draft him for the job. I didn't know he did ABC News Now. I have caught that a few times and found it entertainingly different from most news.

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It wouldn't be completely crazy. John Charles Daly was a famous news man (including being the voice of the famous "We interrupt this program..." soundbite announcing the bombing of Pearl Harbor, though that was actually recorded later for a record of famous WWII news reports) before serving as the erudite host of "What's My Line?". Even though it was "just" a game show, he was able to use his precision-oriented intelligence and nimble language skills to help make that a very entertaining show, even by today's standards.

Of course, and I say this with great admiration for Aaron Brown, he's not quite John Charles Daly.

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I have never enjoyed a newsman as much as I did Aaron Brown on CNN. I found him that very first night on 9/11 and hardly ever missed him. I trusted him and had faith in his thoughts. His interviews weren't attacking yet he got to the point and got the information. There was just something soothing, not only to his voice, but to his overall mannerisms. In times when news made totally no sense, he brought sense and understanding to the news. While I'm of the same age, he reminded me of the father that a young man would go to and have him explain or solve the problems of life. A Robert Young, or Ward Clever or Ozzie Nelson.
I truly miss Aaron and hope to someday watch him in the national media. Thoughts of a game show just don't fit with my thoughts of him. He's too smart, too reassuring, too trustworthy to do that kind of work.
Aaron, here's one viewer that misses you greatly

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While I've read that Mr. Brown was arrogant in his presentation of the news, I always felt like he was in my living room, calmly giving me an update on the news happenings of the last 24 hours. I firmly believe that even CNN is trying to appeal to the "younger" crowd. Anyone over 50 can not be considered to be mentally stable enough to listen to their boring commercials and buy their senseless items. Mr. Brown was quiet in his presentation and I appreciated that! Shame on CNN!

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Aaron Brown's appeal is international,
Not with accent on Aussie, English or Foreign;
Cacophany= crosses all borders !
My family is concern and wish for his return!

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I miss Aaron Brown because I trusted him and his compassion came through over the air. Shame on CNN for letting him go soon after another of my favorites, Bill Hemmer left. There are 2 fewer reasons to tune into CNN. Fox is now my cable news channel and I will tune into Aaron if he surfaces on another network.

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Aaron Brown was certainly boring when I watched him on CNN. Maybe they put something in his water at ABC. Who cares what he does? He's just a 70's woven, dyed, lacquer-haired newsman. I think it's time to move on. And he has the look for a game show host. Don't they all look straight out of the 70's too?

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I truely miss Aaron . We looked forward to ending our day with him. He was refreshing with his subtle humor and straight shooting commentary-not screaming his opinions like so many of the other newscasters. I hope he surfaces soon and wish him well.

Sue/Chicago

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I truly miss Aaron Brown, too. I find myself on the lookout for updates on his activities which is how I ended up here and thought I'd put my 2 cents worth in. I always appreciated his quiet, peaceful, pleasant yet informative demeanor and he has such a wonderful smile.
Watching his reports on the 9/11 disaster is what got me into tuning into CNN here in Canada and I continued to do so. It is such a shame that he is not there any longer. I, for one, don't watch CNN like I used to. Well, I guess I'll just have to keep on the lookout. Wherever he is may he keep safe and sound. Thanks for listening.
Carol

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Still missing him....... And enjoying Anderson Cooper's vacation.....but he'll be back with all his voice inflections.....No Peter Jennings, that one.....I really miss Aaron.....

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Have any of ya'll called CNN or written email to them? I have. Not that my writing to them does any good but en masse might have a greater impact.

What I liked about Aaron Brown was that he was like the good cup of coffee after a hearty meal and a few glasses of wine. A calming influence who put the news of the day in heady perspective.

I do miss his presence.

I used to like Anderson Cooper when he was in the seven pm slot. His "unconventional" style worked there. Somehow, it does not work that well at ten. Not fresh. Contrived. "Keepin''em honest." PLLUEEEZE!

Here's what I wrote to CNN: At the end of the day, you need an old guy. Keep in mind that I live with teenagers so old is a relative term. Aaron Brown was the perfect old guy. A little perspective; a little insight; some thought on the issues; some reflection. The set was dark and soothing -- brown -- like Aaron Brown, a good cup of rich coffee.

If had a choice of news channels, I do not think that I would be watching CNN now. I don't get Fox or MSN or whatever else I may not get. No offense to Wolf Blitzer but I do not like the Situation Room. Oddly, Paula Zahn is the best thing in the evening line up. Back in the Brown days, I used to watch Anderson Cooper and shower during the Zahn hour so that I could watch Larry King and Brown. Now, I take my shower during the Situation Room so that I can watch Zahn.

As much as I liked to watch Anderson Cooper at seven, I don't care whether I miss his ten pm two hours or not. I usually fall asleep by ten thirty. I always watched Brown until eleven.

If Aaron Brown can't be brought back, then, I wish they would give Jack Cafferty more time.

Just need that old guy element.

Like ya'll, I am not enthused about Katie Couric on CBS. I wish Bob Shiffer could have carried on -- a throwback to yesteryear when news was news and reporters were actually journalists.

MKFaizi

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Have any of ya'll called CNN or written email to them? I have. Not that my writing to them does any good but en masse might have a greater impact.

What I liked about Aaron Brown was that he was like the good cup of coffee after a hearty meal and a few glasses of wine. A calming influence who put the news of the day in heady perspective.

I do miss his presence.

I used to like Anderson Cooper when he was in the seven pm slot. His "unconventional" style worked there. Somehow, it does not work that well at ten. Not fresh. Contrived. "Keepin''em honest." PLLUEEEZE!

Here's what I wrote to CNN: At the end of the day, you need an old guy. Keep in mind that I live with teenagers so old is a relative term. Aaron Brown was the perfect old guy. A little perspective; a little insight; some thought on the issues; some reflection. The set was dark and soothing -- brown -- like Aaron Brown, a good cup of rich coffee.

If had a choice of news channels, I do not think that I would be watching CNN now. I don't get Fox or MSN or whatever else I may not get. No offense to Wolf Blitzer but I do not like the Situation Room. Oddly, Paula Zahn is the best thing in the evening line up. Back in the Brown days, I used to watch Anderson Cooper and shower during the Zahn hour so that I could watch Larry King and Brown. Now, I take my shower during the Situation Room so that I can watch Zahn.

As much as I liked to watch Anderson Cooper at seven, I don't care whether I miss his ten pm two hours or not. I usually fall asleep by ten thirty. I always watched Brown until eleven.

If Aaron Brown can't be brought back, then, I wish they would give Jack Cafferty more time.

Just need that old guy element.

Like ya'll, I am not enthused about Katie Couric on CBS. I wish Bob Shiffer could have carried on -- a throwback to yesteryear when news was news and reporters were actually journalists.

MKFaizi

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Have any of ya'll called CNN or written email to them? I have. Not that my writing to them does any good but en masse might have a greater impact.

What I liked about Aaron Brown was that he was like the good cup of coffee after a hearty meal and a few glasses of wine. A calming influence who put the news of the day in heady perspective.

I do miss his presence.

I used to like Anderson Cooper when he was in the seven pm slot. His "unconventional" style worked there. Somehow, it does not work that well at ten. Not fresh. Contrived. "Keepin''em honest." PLLUEEEZE!

Here's what I wrote to CNN: At the end of the day, you need an old guy. Keep in mind that I live with teenagers so old is a relative term. Aaron Brown was the perfect old guy. A little perspective; a little insight; some thought on the issues; some reflection. The set was dark and soothing -- brown -- like Aaron Brown, a good cup of rich coffee.

If had a choice of news channels, I do not think that I would be watching CNN now. I don't get Fox or MSN or whatever else I may not get. No offense to Wolf Blitzer but I do not like the Situation Room. Oddly, Paula Zahn is the best thing in the evening line up. Back in the Brown days, I used to watch Anderson Cooper and shower during the Zahn hour so that I could watch Larry King and Brown. Now, I take my shower during the Situation Room so that I can watch Zahn.

As much as I liked to watch Anderson Cooper at seven, I don't care whether I miss his ten pm two hours or not. I usually fall asleep by ten thirty. I always watched Brown until eleven.

If Aaron Brown can't be brought back, then, I wish they would give Jack Cafferty more time.

Just need that old guy element.

Like ya'll, I am not enthused about Katie Couric on CBS. I wish Bob Shiffer could have carried on -- a throwback to yesteryear when news was news and reporters were actually journalists.

MKFaizi

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I just heard about Katie Couric going to CBS (on the Colbert Report) and came online to find out what Aaron Brown is up to. I was really hoping that he would turn up as a network news anchor. I haven't watched CNN since Aaron was dumped. In fact, Aaron leaving CNN drove me back to the newspaper. Other than an occasional tune in to Jim Lehrer, I get my tv news from Jon Stewart.
My message to Aaron Brown would be, forget the talk shows and game shows. Do something meaningful! Teaching is important and honorable, but we miss you.

newsless in indiana....

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I too have missed Aaron. I watched him every night. There is no replacement.

I will not watch Anderson Cooper. Not in retribution, but because it was Aaron who drew me in. He was a gentleman, a scholar, an educator, and most importantly to me - an explorer. His show was far more than a news program, it was a learning experience.

There were so many reasons that I liked Aaron and his style of news coverage. One thing that I haven't seen anyone else comment on was that so many times sitting with Aaron through the news was a learning experience, not only for me, but for Aaron too. He didn't just report the news, he explored it.

One of the most poignant moments that I experienced with him was during the invasion of Iraq. Late one night (around 2:00 in the morning) we were watching live video from an embedded journalist with a battalion that was pinned down under sniper fire on a desert highway. Aaron was joined by General Wesley Clark, they were off camera, and we were viewing full screen video from the scene. The intensity of the situation was really high and it was coming through to us observers very clearly. It was easy to forget we were in the safety of our home, my anxiety seemed as high as it would have been if I were on the road with the soldiers. You could feel the danger of the moment. It came across clearly that Aaron was feeling the same way. After a while Aaron said something to us viewers, along the lines of: ...you know this is live and it's very real...we (the media) have never been in a situation like this before...we could be watching when someone gets his head blown off right in front of the camera...I'm not sure how we'll deal with that if it does happen...(long pause)...I think we should stay with the video because it's real and it's important... but you should think about it and decide whether you should continue viewing.

It wasn't a warning at first but a realization of the gravity and possible consequences of the situation and it occured to him that this was a situation that the networks hadn't contemplated and he realized we could suddenly see something happen that we might not want to see. He decided the the commitment to the experience was too important to turn away from. But realized that others might want to make a different decision.

The means of news delivery was an interactive and evolving experience. You can't find this anywhere else today.

I too hope upon hope that he soon returns to the national news scene in a role that will showcase his style.

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Say it isn't so! My fantasy of Aaron Brown replacing Bob Scheiffer will not come true. Instead I'm going to be fed the news by soccer mom Katie. Just Great!

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I miss Aaron Brown terribly and deeply after NewsNight went off the air. Every night at 10 pm ET, I would look at pictures of him. I go to sleep and try to dream about him all night.

I have not watched the final two weeks of NewsNight via VHS tapes. I would wait to see if he is ready to return to work. The cancellation of NewsNight has affected me deeply and my whole life was never the same. I felt my heart had ripped off from my chest because I think about him all the time. I became obsessed with him because I can not let him go.

If I hear that Aaron is officially returning to television, contract and all, I am ready to tape record his new program.

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The last year at CNN must have been a difficult time for him. But through it all, Aaron Brown let his professionalism and dignity as a journalist shine through. I hope to see him on the air again soon.

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