Television
Jun 15, 2008
TIM RUSSERT REMEMBERED ON MEET THE PRESS

Today on “Meet the Press,” a handful of people who were among those who knew and loved Tim Russert best, remembered the great newsman.

The hour show was devoted to highlight’s of Tim’s remarkable life and career. Tom Brokaw led the special tribute to his friend and colleague, joined by Mike Barnicle, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Gwen Ifill, Mary Matalin, James Carville, Betsy Fischer and Maria Shriver.

Watch: https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25171251/

Read the transcript: https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25171251/

Of the “million moments” Barnicle will remember sharing with Russert, “almost all of them have nothing to do with politics or campaigns or covering stories. They’re personal memories. Memories of Tim with [his son] Luke. Going to ball games and All-Star games.”