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  • Birth Name: Timothy John Russert Jr.
  • Birth Place: Buffalo, NY
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/07/1950, Taurus
  • Date of Death: 06/13/2008
  • Profession: Journalist
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VIDEO: Charlie Rose (January 11, 1996)

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Charlie Rose (January 11, 1996)
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Length: 54:00
Posted: 2/4/2010

First, Charlie Talks To Nbc'S Tim Russert About What'S Going On In Washington Dc. He Focuses On The Recent Whitewater Scandal And Also Gives His Outlook On Bill Clinton'S Campaign For Re-Election And What It Will Take For The President To Win Again In 1996. Then, A Conversation With Michael Eric Dyson. Dyson Is An Ordained Baptist Minister Who Received His Phd From Princeton And Also A Prolific Author, Lecturer, And Professor Of Communications At The University Of North Carolina. He Has A New Book, Between God And Gangster Rap: Bearing Witness To Black Culture, Which Is A Collection Of Essays. Finally, A Conversation With Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill, Who Talks About His Upcoming Projects Including The New Film, Restoration. watch

VIDEO: Charlie Rose (February 3, 1995)

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Charlie Rose (February 3, 1995)
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Length: 56:00
Posted: 12/27/2009

First, Tim Russert, host of Meet the Press, discusses Washington politics. Then, Jack Ford, NBC's legal correspondent, talks about the latest developments of the O.J. Simpson case. Then, Executive Producer Diarmuid Jeffreys talks about his new PBS series, Inside the FBI. Finally, a conversation with Steve Florio, president of Conde Nast Publications, a company that publishes Vogue, Vanity Fair, Mademoiselle and G.Q. watch

VIDEO: Charlie Rose (June 16, 2006)

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Charlie Rose (June 16, 2006)
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Length: 54:00
Posted: 12/24/2009

First, Charlie Sits Down With Tim Russert, Host Of Nbc'S Meet The Press, To Talk About His New Book Wisdom Of Our Fathers: Lessons And Letters From Daughters And Sons. It Is Particularly Appropriate Coming Up On The Eve Of Father`S Day. Next, Charlie Talks With Texas Oil Mogul Boone Pickens. They Discuss The Oil Industry And Where It'S Headed. watch

It has been revealed that Tim Russert suffered from asymptomatic coronary artery disease. Russert's physician expressed surprise about the heart attack,
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Posted: 6/15/2008
Political leaders from both sides of the aisle turned up for Tim Russert's funeral at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown today.
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Posted: 6/18/2008
The last interview Tim Russert did before he died was with John Harwood and Jerry Seib -- and they thought Tim didn't look so good.
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Posted: 6/13/2008
Stephen pays homage to Tim Russert by showing his interview on "Meet the Press."
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Length: 01:46
Posted: 3/4/2009
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Year Title Description
2000 Today: Episode Episode, Guest
2000 American President: Happenstance Episode, Voice - Millard Fillmore
2000 Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Episode Episode, Guest
1994 Tim Russert TV Show Series, Host
1947 Meet the Press TV Show Series, Moderator

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Tim Russert's Son Follows Father's Footsteps

Late host of Meet the Press Tim Russert may no longer be a part of the NBC News family, but the Russert name will carry on at the Peacock as his son Luke joins on as a new correspondent for the network. According to The New York Times, young Russert's first assignment will begin late August at the Democratic National Convention in Denver followed by the Republican National Convention in St. Paul at the beginning of September. President of NBC News Steve Capus is confident "Luke will bring a unique perspective" to covering this election especially since "so much attention has turned to the youth vote." Prior to his father's death on June 13, Luke Russert had established a name for himself in the media world having co-hosted an XM radio show with political pundit James Carville for two years. An NBC spokeswoman also confirmed that Russert will be continuing with his work for NBC after the November election turning his attention to covering youth issues. What do you think about Luke f... read more

Tim Russert Honored by Heartbroken Home Town

When veteran newsman Tim Russert died at the age of 58 last month, everyone in America joined his family in mourning his passing — none more so than the good people of Buffalo, New York, Russert's home town. On Monday's Today show, Russert's widow, journalist Maureen Orth, said she was "astounded" by the "outpouring of love" that she and her son have received from stricken fans. "We're doing great," said Orth, who also talked about her Vanity Fair piece on France's first lady, Carla Bruni.As for how Russert's home town is responding to his death, a section of U.S. Route 20A which runs in front of the Buffalo Bills' stadium has already been named the Timothy J. Russert Highway. And according to an article in The Washington Post, if a grass-roots movement is successful, the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport will bear Russert's name as well. — Nina Hämmerling SmithDo you think Russert should be honored in the same way New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and President ... read more

NBC Names Brokaw Interim Meet the Press Host

Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw has been named interim moderator of Meet the Press. He will moderate MTP beginning Sunday, June 29 and will serve in that post through November's presidental election.Former host Tim Russert died of a heart attack June 13. Brokaw also hosted a special MTP edition last week that recounted Russert's life and career. Current Nightly News anchor Brian Williams moderated today's MTP telecast.The AP reports Brokaw discussed taking over the moderator post with NBC News president Steve Capus while riding the train back from Washington to New York from Wednesday's memorial service for Russert."The plan is for me to be in place until they can find somebody who can take it over on a permanent basis," Brokaw said.In addition to finding a full-time MTP moderator to take over following November's elections, NBC must find someone to fill Russert's shoes as Washington bureau chief. — J.R. WhalenRelated:• Cheers: A Memorable Tim Russert Memorial• Who ... read more

Rainbow Appears after Russert's Memorial

Just as mourners were leaving a memorial service yesterday for Tim Russert in our nation's capital, something absolutely incredible happened: A rainbow appeared! Ironically, they had just heard a rendition of the song "Somewhere over the Rainbow" at the service. Coincidence? We think not! read more

Did NBC News Go Overboard with Russert?

It didn't take long for media critics and bloggers to start whining over how much time NBC News and its cable network are devoting to the death of Tim Russert. read more

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