Andy Rooney, Dies at Age 92

Post by **Richard S.** » Sat. Nov. 05, 2011 7:43 am

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/andy-rooney-dead-at-92/

Andy Rooney, the "60 Minutes" commentator known to generations for his wry, humorous and contentious television essays - a unique genre he is credited with inventing - died today. He was 92 and had homes in New York City, Rensseleaerville, N.Y. and Rowayton, Conn.

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gaw · Post by **gaw** » Sat. Nov. 05, 2011 8:23 am

I like when Ali G gets under his skin.

Post by **Richard S.** » Sat. Nov. 05, 2011 8:28 am

I can remember watching this, I was avid fan of 60 minutes way back.

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Poconoeagle · Post by **Poconoeagle** » Sat. Nov. 05, 2011 8:32 am

Andy Rooney was great. He was to journalism what Jackie Gleason was to comedy

its sad to hear he passed

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Sat. Nov. 05, 2011 8:48 am

He was the only reason I even watched 60 minutes. Oh well. RIP Andy