Since CBS no longer needs his services, Dan Rather is reportedly mulling over an offer to host a weekly news program for HDNet. The network is owned by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. The deal would establish Rather as the host and producer of a one-hour news program. Rather told The New York Times that he also has offers from two other networks but he's leaning toward the HD thing.I don't have HDTV so I've never seen the network but, I have to wonder, does 74-year-old old-fashioned newsman Dan Rather match with the network?
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6-17-2006 @ 9:37AM
Joel Keller said...
I'll tell ya one thing: Seeing Dan's craggy face in Hi-Def would be scary enough, never mind whether he matches the network's tone.
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6-17-2006 @ 10:30AM
TVSeriesFinale said...
He doesn't exactly fit the most desireable demographic but, I guess he would lend a bit of credibility to the station...or maybe not...
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6-17-2006 @ 1:05PM
Chris Arndt said...
I found it ironic and stupid that a man whose entire profession involves speaking and telling people things by speaking... has a spokeswoman to speak for him.
It's like Bruce Lee hiring a bodyguard.
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6-17-2006 @ 7:45PM
Jets_ya said...
I don't get HDNet in my area, but Dan should go for it. Get a fresh,new start with a new generation. I would think his speaking fees are really up there, though. It will be interesting to see if he goes for the speaking tour, or resurrects his fine new career with HDNet. Go dan, go!
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6-20-2006 @ 2:23AM
Kevin M. said...
He definately fits in with HDNet. Washed up (but good) shows make up a lot of the programming...
Knowing Mark though, it will be innovative.
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7-11-2006 @ 6:05AM
Dick Martinicky said...
What a wonderful opportunity for Dan. Now he can embarass himself without fear of repercussion. What a tremendous venue for someone with such openly biased and slanted opinions.
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