Chronicling the Particular

Has it already been a couple of weeks since Andy Rooney did his final gig on 60 Minutes?  Do I remember correctly that he is 92?  (I DO remember being suprised at how short and stooped in posture he appeared as he got up and walked away from his desk...) 

I'm not a big fan of TV in general and don't watch any particular show with regularity.  But every time I watched Andy Rooney's segment that closed out Sunday night's 60 Minutes, I enjoyed it!
In speaking of him, someone (I don't remember who) called Mr. Rooney "The chronicler of the particular".  I think that's why I liked his commentary.  He could take the most ordinary subject and make it interesting.  With common sense and dry wit, he supplied perspective  and frequently elevated the ridiculous to the level of sublime.

I miss Andy Rooney. 
The world needs common sense, wit, and perspective.
There are still a lot of particulars out there waiting to be chronicled! 

6 comments:

  1. I feel the same way about Paul Harvey. The profound is often wrapped in cloaks of common threads.

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  2. Yes, Kathleen! I agree. What a great word picture "wrapped in cloaks of common threads"!

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  3. Andy Rooney and Paul Harvey are two of the greats. Red Skelton also comes to mind. Carol Burnett, Phyllis Diller, and Bob Hope as well. I think I am dating myself so I better quit.

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  4. Oh I enjoyed Paul Harvey and the rest of the story...my husband started us all on that

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  5. I loved Paul Harvey. Andy Rooney I never listened to. And then there is Willard Scott. He is creepy and needs to retire.

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  6. Janie, Did Andy Rooney's eyebrows get in your way???

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