Where In The World Is Dan Rather?
 Monday, February 25th, 2008

Don't you miss Dan Rather?  We do.  We miss hearing "What is the frequency;" or Rather signing off with the word "Courage."  Especially the unique metaphors that have come to be known as "Ratherism's," like on election night in the year 2000 when Dan said of the close race between Al Gore and George W. Bush:  "Another look at the electoral vote count...Look at that.  Can't get a cigarette paper between 'em."

Though I long ago stopped tuning into CBS - after Rather was let go and sensational "reality" shows like Kid Nation hit the CBS Corp. airwaves - I still feel the gaping absence of Dan Rather in the 2008 elections commentary.

A lot has happened since our September, 2007 article, "Dan Rather Says Democracy Cannot Survive, And Why You Should Care."

Dan Rather is still a plaintiff in the ongoing lawsuit against CBS Corp., former CBS parent Viacom Inc., CBS President Leslie Moonves, Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone, and former CBS News President Andrew Heyward, seeking $20 million in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages.

In January, Justice Ira Gammerman of the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan denied CBS defense attorneys' request to dismiss the $70 million lawsuit, saying "I think discovery should go forward."

It has been about a month, though, since any updates on Rather's case have been disclosed in the media.  ConnieTalk.com has been in contact with Dan Rather's legal counsel and hope to provide an exclusive update for you shortly, on questions you've asked since our last article on Rather, a beloved anchor to millions for 24 years.

If there are any questions you have regarding this case, please send them to us and we will consider them for inclusion in our next article.  Check back soon for the update.

03/03/2008:  Where In The World Is Dan Rather?  Update

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