Apparently ABC affiliates have been told to prepare for his death at anytime. :( Pavanbadal, have you heard anything about this???

Apparently ABC affiliates have been told to prepare for his death at anytime. :( Pavanbadal, have you heard anything about this???
oh man i really hope its not true

:eek2:

Wow Brent, where did you hear that?

Dear God I hope this isn't true. :(

Chatter on other forums...

But, TVNewser, the most respected cable news blog says simply

"Say an extra prayer for Peter Jennings tonight"

http://mediabistro.com/tvnewser/

He's got sources...

I'm reading about it on other message boards too...but still unconfirmed. It's very sad. Lung cancer is one of the deadlier ones.

Prayers to Peter and his loved ones.

So sad.

I'm not shocked honestly... well, I am, since he seemed so well just a few months ago. I never preferred him for news, but I've got this bad feeling sitting here right now.

When I found out how advanced the cancer already was, I knew he probably wouldn't make it.

Yeah, I guess I shouldn't be surprised as we really haven't heard many updates lately. You usually get some news if treatment is going well. Guess when he retired he knew already and wanted the time with his family.

Prayers for Peter. :(

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458466/posts

I didnt think he retired.

I didnt think he retired.

He didn't... World News Tonight is still "with Peter Jennings" even though he hasn't anchored since the announcement. :(

I gotta go to bed since I have to get up early.

Has anyone been to the CTV message board? I'm on my way there now.

I guess I'll be switching between TVLand and CNN all night. :(

He didn't... World News Tonight is still "with Peter Jennings" even though he hasn't anchored since the announcement. :(

I gotta go to bed since I have to get up early.

I hate gettin up early... Im sleepin in for my birthday! I just hope Peter Jennings doesnt go on my birthday!

He didn't... World News Tonight is still "with Peter Jennings" even though he hasn't anchored since the announcement. :(

I gotta go to bed since I have to get up early.


Oh - guess still making contributions behind the scenes.

i have a feeling that he'll be ok :)

This is kind of shocking, I knew he took a break, but I didn't expect the cancer to be this bad.

This is kind of shocking, I knew he took a break, but I didn't expect the cancer to be this bad.

That cancer man, if you dont catch it early, it will destroy you. It's so sad.

That cancer man, if you dont catch it early, it will destroy you. It's so sad.
With certain deadlier cancers, it doesn't matter if they catch it at Stage 1. With lung cancer, the 5-year survival rate is 14% regardless of when it's detected. If 100 people were diagnosed today with lung cancer, in varying stages (1-4), only 14 would be alive five years from now. I lost my mother to lung cancer three years ago, and I got a crash course on the subject.

Early detection is key in most cancers though, such as certain types of breast cancer, cervical, prostrate, skin, colon, etc.

I remember reading an article about Linda McCartney after she died from breast cancer. It stated how she was viligant about her health and exams, and really took care of herself. She was a vegetarian. Still, the poor woman couldn't be saved. I told my gyn what I had read, and she told me that some cancers are so aggresive that the time of detection doesn't matter.

Pancreatic cancer is another big killer. It's what killed Michael Landon. Ovarian cancer too, which is treatable in the early stages, but unfortunately women don't exhibit symptoms until the late stages. It's also very difficult to detect, and there's no reliable screening method. There's a blood test which insurance only covers if you're in a high risk group (a close family member had it), and the reliablity of that test is questionable. The pap test is for cervical and other cancers, not ovarian. Ovarian cancer claimed Gilda Radner and Madeline Kahn's life.

Some cancers are a death sentence. Luckily, not all.

FOX News now reporting that Peter Jennings is "gravely ill". :(

Jennings and Brokaw were my favorites. Now both of them are off the air, and one may be leaving us.

During 9/11, my TV was mostly glued to ABC. Peter Jennings stayed on the air for hours - maybe too long, in fact, as I saw him apologize for being caught eating a meal on the air. But he and Tom Brokaw were comforting forces to me in the aftermath of that awful day.

I also enjoyed watching his coverage of the millennium from the wee hours of the morning on December 31, 1999 throughout the day.

He is a great name in broadcasting and his presence on television is already missed.

I wish him peace and his family well.

By the way I grew up with the Jennings/Rather/Brokaw era, and within less than a year, all of them are off the air. Too weird.

That's awful. He and Brokaw were my favorites.

During 9/11, my TV was mostly glued to ABC. Peter Jennings stayed on the air for hours - maybe too long, in fact, as I saw him apologize for being caught eating a meal on the air. But he and Tom Brokaw were comforting forces to me in the aftermath of that awful day.

I wish him peace and his family well.


Same here, Tom was always my mother's favourite, and mine was Peter.

Prayers for Peter and the Jennings Family. :(

i looked on Google news last night, all they had to say was he wasnt well, bu looking forward to his birthday celebration this weekend

FOX News now reporting that Peter Jennings is "gravely ill". :(



For many years he was my favorite anchorman. :(

What an extensive bio. Rather than post it, here's a link to his early years and his rise with ABC News.

http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/J/htmlJ/jenningspet/jenningspet.htm

http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=126542

Anyone remember the Daily Show segment where Jon Stewart hung out with Peter Jennings at the 2000 DNC (or was it the RNC?). Good stuff.

"Oh, and Jon? For all of us at ABC News, goodnight."

Gold!

I hope he recovers! I can't imagine nightly news without him! Back home, I'd watch him every night with my family. He is like a member of the family!

i looked on Google news last night, all they had to say was he wasnt well, bu looking forward to his birthday celebration this weekend


Actually, I'm running some googles now and found one that says he celebrated his 67th birthday on Friday, July 29th

I didn't see any memos from ABC affiliates indicating this. MediaBistro had an update this morning:

Update: Sunday, 9:59am: NewsBlues has removed its earlier statement, which stated that ABC affiliates were preparing for Jennings' death. An ABC spokesperson reiterated that this information was incorrect.


I wish Peter the best of luck and I'm sure he will be OK. I always love his news specials and prefer him at 6:30pm more than anyone else. Here is a message from Peter to all of us from last week: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=990381&page=1

From http://groups.msn.com/BostonTVNews

JENNINGS: NEAR DEATH?

A SOURCE AT WABC IN NYC TELLS BTVN: STAFFERS AT ABC NEWS ARE CURRENTLY AWAITING FURTHER WORD ON PETER JENNINGS' CONDITION, AS WORD SURFACES HIS DEATH MAY BE IMMINENT.





Going to check out WNT to see if they mention.

:(

That's sad to hear. I thought Peter was going to make it.

I wish Peter the best of luck and I'm sure he will be OK. I always love his news specials and prefer him at 6:30pm more than anyone else. Here is a message from Peter to all of us from last week: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=990381&page=1

I hope he's OK too... but when it was learned how advanced the cancer was, my confidence went down. He was REALLY in bad shape when he was first diagnosed from what I understand. If it had been caught early then I'm sure he would have been OK, and probably anchoring the news, at least some.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458466/posts?q=1&&page=251 (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458466/posts?q=1&&page=251)

Post 291... sounds like it's true.

and this...

Also, sounds macabre, but obit tape in sitting on EIC's desk in NYC.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458466/posts?q=1&&page=251 (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458466/posts?q=1&&page=251)

Post 291... sounds like it's true.
That member MindBender26, who started that thread, knows what he talking about. Click on the name for the profile. Person's been a member there forever, and I'm very familiar with his posting history. Translation, he's for real, and he's not full of it. It would be like one of the longtime posters here with inside information. Read all his posts in that thread. There's more info on Peter's condition. The poor guy is on his way out. There's not a doubt in my mind.

Man, that's awful.

On another board I frequent, we have a member who works for WABC (he's the one who broke the Bob Hope story two years ago (http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=77149)), and I've been trying to get him to confirm or deny this story, but he hasn't been around today to respond tothe thread.

That member MindBender26, who started that thread, knows what he talking about. Click on the name for the profile. Person's been a member there forever, and I'm very familiar with his posting history. Translation, he's for real, and he's not full of it. It would be like one of the longtime posters here with inside information. Read all his posts in that thread. There's more info on Peter's condition. The poor guy is on his way out. There's not a doubt in my mind.

I'm afraid so... I just hope he doesn't suffer. :(

From the same guy you mentioned:

Both CBS and ABC types say end is close.
35 year CBS friend called me Schul services on Saturday. (He is Jewish.) He said it was very expected.

Spoke with a number of ABCers this AM. Same.

Everyone is simply waiting, praying and hoping for lack of pain, etc.

Oh my God!! I am certainly saying a prayer for Peter Jennings! He was one of my favorite newscasters! :(

You can tell his age and the cancer really started to take their toll on him. Look at the differance of him a few years ago, and now.

You can tell his age and the cancer really started to take their toll on him. Look at the differance of him a few years ago, and now.

Do you know how long ago the first one was taken at all?

It wouldn't surprise me that at the moment, ABC News would try to put out disclaimers. He's still employed with them, and they probably feel that it's macabre to release any sort of deathbed vigil - they want to also keep upbeat for his family and other friends and loved ones. To a degree, the Vatican did the same thing until the last couple of days with Pope John II.

Do you know how long ago the first one was taken at all?

For real, because time can do that too.

Do you know how long ago the first one was taken at all?

Not quite sure, but I remember he did look a lot like the first photo in the late 90's.

Somewhere around 2000 is what I'd say... he still recently did not look his age(I was shocked when I found out he was 66).

Somewhere around 2000 is what I'd say... he still recently did not look his age(I was shocked when I found out he was 66).

Wow, I didnt realize he was 66 either. Still too young to die.

Not quite sure, but I remember he did look a lot like the first photo in the late 90's.


Rats - can't seem to find any photos of him with dates. I wouldnt' be surprised if he was colouring his hair in the younger photo of him, but even at that, he's still aged. For that, I'm glad in a way that he signed off the air when he did so that we remember him looking better.

Rats - can't seem to find any photos of him with dates. I wouldnt' be surprised if he was colouring his hair in the younger photo of him, but even at that, he's still aged. For that, I'm glad in a way that he signed off the air when he did so that we remember him looking better.

I was thinking that too, maybe he quit coloring his hair.

I was thinking that too, maybe he quit coloring his hair.

I saw Peter years back and they were interviewing him about Operation: Desert Storm, He had his hair combed, but their was no grease in it, and it looked very light-brown.

I saw Peter years back and they were interviewing him about Operation: Desert Storm, He had his hair combed, but their was no grease in it, and it looked very light-brown.


Time flies though! Think about how long ago that was now - arond 1991? Already 14 years!!! YIKES! When ya hit forty, the years really start showing up after that (especially when you smoke). Life sucks that way. :(

Time flies though! Think about how long ago that was now - arond 1991? Already 14 years!!! YIKES! When ya hit forty, the years really start showing up after that (especially when you smoke). Life sucks that way. :(

You don't got to tell me, I'm heading towards 40. :(

MSNBC just announced he passed away. :(

Rest In Peace, Peter. Love ya!

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/pix/jennings_peter_cp_4927881.jpg

MSNBC announced he just passed away. :(

Rest In Peace, Peter. Love ya!Just saw that, sad

That's so sad. :(

How sad... :( I really liked him.... :(

Rest in Peace Peter.

RIP :( We will miss you.

Wow all 3 networks changed anchors this year. (well close)

ABC showing a tribute right now!

:rip: :(

Saddest day in journalism since David Bloom died in Iraq in April 2003... :(

Rest In Peace Peter, you'll be greatly missed!! :(

ABC showing a tribute right now!

MSNBC just did that right now, too. All the networks must have had a little tribute prepared.

ABC showing a tribute right now!

My ABC is running a STUPID INFOMERICAL!!! :mad:

R.I.P. Peter. :(

As Brent said, at least he didn't have to live with the pain for years (I wouldn't want to).

My ABC is running a STUPID INFOMERICAL!!! :mad:Mine too

My ABC is running a STUPID INFOMERICAL!!! :mad:


My affiliate has it on.

Peter Jennings died on my birthday :crying:

Rest in peace Peter. You were like part of the family.

:rip:

Ted Koppel is saying some very nice words about Peter via phone call, right now.

Peter Jennings Dies At 67

http://a.abcnews.com/images/WNT/jennings_t.jpgAug. 7 — ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings died today at his home in New York City. He was 67. On April 5, Jennings announced he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.

He is survived by his wife Kayce Freed, his two children, Elizabeth, 25, and Christopher, 23, and his sister Sarah Jennings.

In an announcing Jennings' death to his ABC colleagues, News President David Westin wrote:

"For four decades, Peter has been our colleague, our friend, and our leader in so many ways. None of us will be the same without him.

"As you all know, Peter learned only this spring that the health problem he'd been struggling with was lung cancer. With Kayce, he moved straight into an aggressive chemotherapy treatment. He knew that it was an uphill struggle. But he faced it with realism, courage, and a firm hope that he would be one of the fortunate ones. In the end, he was not.

"We will have many opportunities in the coming hours and days to remember Peter for all that he meant to us all. It cannot be overstated or captured in words alone. But for the moment, the finest tribute we can give is to continue to do the work he loved so much and inspired us to do."

Reported World-Shaping Events

As one of America's most distinguished journalists, Jennings reported many of the pivotal events that have shaped our world. He was in Berlin in the 1960s when the Berlin Wall was going up, and there in the '90s when it came down. He covered the civil rights movement in the southern United States during the 1960s, and the struggle for equality in South Africa during the 1970s and '80s. He was there when the Voting Rights Act was signed in 1965, and on the other side of the world when South Africans voted for the first time. He has worked in every European nation that once was behind the Iron Curtain. He was there when the independent political movement Solidarity was born in a Polish shipyard, and again when Poland's communist leaders were forced from power. And he was in Hungary, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Romania and throughout the Soviet Union to record first the repression of communism and then its demise. He was one of the first reporters to go to Vietnam in the 1960s, and went back to the killing fields of Cambodia in the 1980s to remind Americans that, unless they did something, the terror would return.

On December 31, 1999, Jennings anchored ABC's Peabody-award winning coverage of Millennium Eve, "ABC 2000." Some 175 million Americans watched the telecast, making it the biggest live global television event ever. "The day belonged to ABC News," wrote The Washington Post, "&with Peter Jennings doing a nearly superhuman job of anchoring." Jennings was the only anchor to appear live for 25 consecutive hours.

Jennings also led ABC's coverage of the September 11 attacks and America's subsequent war on terrorism. He anchored more than 60 hours that week during the Network's longest continuous period of news coverage, and was widely praised for providing a reassuring voice during the time of crisis. TV Guide called him "the center of gravity," while the Washington Post wrote, "Jennings, in his shirt sleeves, did a Herculean job of coverage." The coverage earned ABC News Peabody and duPont awards.

Overseas, and at Home

Jennings joined ABC News on August 3, 1964. He served as the anchor of "Peter Jennings with the News" from 1965 to 1967.

He established the first American television news bureau in the Arab world in 1968 when he served as ABC News' bureau chief for Beirut, Lebanon, a position he held for seven years. He helped put ABC News on the map in 1972 with his coverage of the Summer Olympics in Munich, when Arab terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage. In 1975, Jennings moved to Washington to become the news anchor of ABC's morning program "A.M. America". After a short stint in the mornings, Jennings returned overseas to Rome where he stayed before moving to London to become ABC's Chief Foreign Correspondent. In 1978 he was named the foreign desk anchor for "World News Tonight." He co-anchored the program with Frank Reynolds in Washington, D.C., and Max Robinson in Chicago until 1983.

Jennings was named anchor and senior editor of "World News Tonight" in 1983. In his more than 20 years in the position he was honored with almost every major award given to television journalists.

His extensive domestic and overseas reporting experience was evident in "World News Tonight's" coverage of major crises. He reported from all 50 states and locations around the globe. During the 1991 Gulf War and the 2003 War in Iraq, his knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs brought invaluable perspective to ABC News war in Iraq and the drug trade in Central and South America. The series also tackled important domestic issues such as gun control policy, the politics of abortion, the crisis in funding for the arts and a highly praised chronicle of the accused bombers of Oklahoma City. "Peter Jennings Reporting" earned numerous awards, including the 2004 Edward R. Morrow award for best documentary for "The Kennedy Assassination — Beyond Conspiracy."

Jennings also had a particular interest in broadcasting for the next generation. He did numerous live news specials for children on subjects ranging from growing up in the age of AIDS, to prejudice and its effects on our society. After the events of September 11, and again on the anniversary, he anchored a town hall meeting for children and parents entitled, "Answering Children's Questions."

Jennings was honored with many awards for news reporting, including 16 Emmys, two George Foster Peabody Awards, several Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards and several Overseas Press Club Awards. Most recently, "World News Tonight" was recognized with two consecutive Edward R. Murrow awards for best newscast, based on field reporting done by Jennings on the California wildfires and the transfer of power in Iraq. Jennings was the author, with Todd Brewster, of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller, "The Century." It featured first-person accounts of the great events of the century. In 1999, he anchored the 12-hour ABC series, "The Century," and ABC's series for The History Channel, "America's Time." He and Brewster also published "In Search of America," a companion book for the 6-part ABC News series.

:( :(

That was sad news.:( Peter Jennings was a tremendous newscaster on ABC News since he left back in April for lung cancer. First, there was Tom Brokaw left NBC News back in December, Dan Rather left CBS News back in April and now Peter Jennings, the last surviving newscaster for ABC News has left the air. We'll gonna miss him so much. I got this avatar in memory of the legendary ABC News anchorman. My Mickey Mouse avatar will come back later next week or as usual. RIP:(

RIP Peter

That's real sad. :( Like Fleet said, it's a good thing he didn't have to suffer for a real long time..

ABC just had Barbara Walters on.

Rest In Peace Peter. Your time on earth was too short.

Peter Jennings did for ABC News is put them on the map!
He is very irreplacable! God bless his family!
To be honest, I am crying now! Excuse me!
:crying: :crying:

R.I.P. Peter.

He was one of my favorite anchors. Especially during September 11th, the fact that he was always on the air was comforting. He'll be greatly missed.

Rest In Peace Peter. Your time on earth was too short.

You took the words out of my mouth Janice!!

Does anyone realize that the big three are now gone???

Brokaw left on December 1st

Rather resigned after heavy criticism in March

Now Peter

The newsmen who had been at the helm for several decades are now gone.

Terrible news. Condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers. Much thanks to him over the years for giving me the news. I'll be watching GMA, WNT and Nightline tomorrow for sure. It is worthy of taping, especially WNT.

Does anyone realize that the big three are now gone???

Brokaw left on December 1st

Rather resigned after heavy criticism in March

Now Peter

The newsmen who had been at the helm for several decades are now gone.

Yep I mentioned that on the other page. It's sad.

He also died on my birthday.

About eight years or so ago, Peter Jennings made a prank call to an annoying local morning radio duo, one half of which was constantly getting into trouble for making prank calls as Tom Brokaw (his impersonation was top-notch).

I never was a fan of that station, but a friend of mine gave me a compilation CD they put out back in high school, and I haven't really listened to it since. But tonight, I dusted it off and ripped the track. It actually is a neat bit. He was trying to help a little girl win a computer.

Not sure if Peter was actually pranking them, or if the guys were playing along. Here's the audio of Peter's call:

http://home.comcast.net/~aka909walrus/jennings.mp3

Rest in peace, Mr. Jennings.

He seemed to die so quickly. I mean it seemed like yesterday that he was telling everybody about his disease.

Wow, that's terrible. R.I.P. :(

He seemed to die so quickly. I mean it seemed like yesterday that he was telling everybody about his disease.
I know. I didnt expect him to get this sick this fast...

RIP Peter. I'm surprised ABC's special report wasn't longer.

RIP Peter. I'm surprised ABC's special report wasn't longer.

I wouldnt be surprised if they don't have a longer one in primetime.

He seemed to die so quickly. I mean it seemed like yesterday that he was telling everybody about his disease.

I know. I can't believe he is gone already. God rest his soul.

I didnt even know his lung cancer was that bad

RIP Peter!

Terrible news. Condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers. Much thanks to him over the years for giving me the news. I'll be watching GMA, WNT and Nightline tomorrow for sure. It is worthy of taping, especially WNT.

Yeah... I'm adding GMA to my already long tape list in the morning(with Discovery landing).

So sad. RIP Peter Jennings. :(

He seemed to die so quickly. I mean it seemed like yesterday that he was telling everybody about his disease.

April 5th... 4 months and 2 days ago.

Apparently the cancer was VERY advanced to where surgery was not an option. It had spread to his whole body and once that happens the chances of living more than a few months is slim to none...

Rest in peace, Peter. :(

I wasn't a regular watcher of World News per se, but I was very familiar with him. He was indeed a comforting sight on TV. He really knew how to deliver. I am just glad he isn't suffering anymore.

:rip:

wow, the "old school" of nightly news is over so sudden. Since I was a little boy up until late last year, it was always Brokaw, Rather and Jennings. Brokaw and Rather just stepped down in the past year and now Jennings is dead. It's weird how it all changed so fast.

CNN is airing Larry King Live with Peter Jennings from Sept. 2003 right now (1-2am et).

I wonder who ABC will give its anchoring duties to? It'll probably be Charles Gibson, Terry Moran or Elizabeth Vargas. I prefer Moran, since Gibson is on GMA and Vargas on 20/20. Some long shots would be Ted Koppel, Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters.

My money is on either Gibson or Vargas.

I hope they don't give it to Ted Koppel; I'm not a big fan. Besides, it's my understanding that he will be leaving ABC later this year.

The Big three together one last time.

L to R: Peter Jennings (deceased) (ABC), Tom Brokaw (retired) (NBC), Dan Rather (retired) (CBS).

The Big three together one last time.

L to R: Peter Jennings (deceased) (ABC), Tom Brokaw (retired) (NBC), Dan Rather (retired) (CBS).

That's a great pic too!

This is very sad seeing Peter Jennings lose his battle to lung cancer only a little over 4 months after finding out himself and announcing it publicly. Its hard to believe that he will never be seen again on World News Tonight and that one of the youngest looking 67 year old's I have ever seen is gone.

http://a.abcnews.com/images/US/abc_jennings6d_050805_bgs.jpg

WORTH - by RICHARD F. WOLFE

It is not what the world gives me in honor praise or gold. It is what I do give the world so others do unfold.

If by my work through life I can another soul unfold, then I have done what cannot be done may good by praise or gold.

One tiny thought in tiny word may give a great one birth, and that thought was caused by me, I lived a life of worth.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for even so sayeth the Spirit, they shall rest from their labor and their works shall follow them. :)

PETER JENNINGS 2005

ABC World News NOW is doing a very touching tribute to Peter right now. CNN also rebroadcast a Larry King Live episode from September 2003 earlier tonight.

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/COVER/050808/STG_HZ_jennings.jpg

Did anybody listen to Peter when he announced he had lung cancer? His voice was very hoarse and raspery.

Did anybody listen to Peter when he announced he had lung cancer? His voice was very hoarse and raspery.

I have the feeling back in April when he was first diagnosed, Peter Jennings had probably had the lung cancer for quite sometime. I remember he had stated that he had not felt well since December of last year. I figure his doctors were not on top of there game or Peter did not make regular trips for checkups.

This is very sad news. :( May he Rest in Peace! I watched when he announced he had lung cancer. I almost broke down into tears myself! He will be greatly missed! :(

Today would have been his birthday, instead, hes gone ...such is life :rip:

Actually, most records have his DOB at July 29.

Still absolutely saddening, regardless, to hear of his death. Best wishes to his family, friends, and colleagues.

:crying:

I can't believe that Peter is gone. It was only 4 months to the day that he told everyone that he had lung cancer. He was the greatest in what he did and there definitely will be big shoes to fill at ABC and World News Tonight.

RIP Peter and God Bless Your Family.

oh man i really hope its not true
I just heard about it this morning. Very sad :( He'll be missed. I really didn't think that he was doing bad at all. But apparently he was. Just goes to show you what smoking cigarettes can do to you after years of doing it.

RIP Peter :(

Unfortunately lung cancer is a fast killer. My dad was diagnosed with it over 8 years ago. He was diagnosed in May of 1997 and by June he was gone. It is a fast killer. That is one reason why I am glad that I never started smoking!!

May he rest in peace!!

you know what even more sad he won't be there to see the Election in 2008

RIP, Peter. :( :rip:

RIP Peter, you were always my favorite of the bunch.

During 9/11, my TV was mostly glued to ABC. Peter Jennings stayed on the air for hours - maybe too long

I also enjoyed watching his coverage of the millennium from the wee hours of the morning on December 31, 1999 throughout the day.

That's weird, but I guess it makes sense, since those are the two instances I remember most about Jennings.

Our house has always been an ABC house, whether it was primetime, daytime, morning, or news. And without Jennings it's just not quite the same. :(

:(

Peter Jennings has died.........lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer (my mother died from it in Novmber 1999). :(

Rest in Peace Perter Jennings you will be missed by all of
Your World News Tonight Viewers

Peter Jennings has died.........lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer (my mother died from it in Novmber 1999). :(

It is... but that's because a lot of people don't catch it til it's too late. If caught early where surgery is an option, the survival rate is 90+%. In Peter's case, apparently it had already spread through his entire body and in that situation, the chance for survival is less than 10%.

:eek: :rip:

RIP Peter Jennings :( :crying: I grew up with the "Big 3" of the evening news, Peter was a mainstay on tv most of my life, hard to believe he's gone :(

ABC is planning a special for Peter. Not sure of the date yet, but it'll probably be Tuesday 8-10pm or 9-10pm.
Here is ABC's release on Peter's passing:

We are all very saddened by the passing of Peter Jennings. As many of you know, Peter succumbed to lung cancer late last night at his home in New York City. Peter was a true leader, a great journalist and a friend and colleague to many of us. He valued the local affiliates and the extraordinary local news coverage you provided to your communities as well as his broadcasts. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Kayce Freed, and his entire family.

Below is the announcement issued by ABC News President David Westin as well as Peter’s bio:

______________________________________________________________

August 7, 2005

ABC NEWS ANCHOR PETER JENNINGS DIES AT AGE 67


ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings died today, Sunday, August 7 at his home in New York City. He was 67. On April 5th of this year, Mr. Jennings announced he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.

He is survived by his wife Kayce Freed, his two children Elizabeth, 25 and Christopher, 23 and his sister Sarah Jennings.

In an announcing Mr. Jennings death to his ABC colleagues, News President David Westin wrote:

“For four decades, Peter has been our colleague, our friend, and our leader in so many ways. None of us will be the same without him.

“As you all know, Peter learned only this spring that the health problem he’d been struggling with was lung cancer. With Kayce, he moved straight into an aggressive chemotherapy treatment. He knew that it was an uphill struggle. But he faced it with realism, courage, and a firm hope that he would be one of the fortunate ones. In the end, he was not.

“We will have many opportunities in the coming hours and days to remember Peter for all that he meant to us all. It cannot be overstated or captured in words alone. But for the moment, the finest tribute we can give is to continue to do the work he loved so much and inspired us to do.”

- ABC -








Peter Jennings

Anchor and Senior Editor, “World News Tonight with Peter Jennings”

Peter Jennings is the anchor and senior editor of ABC’s “World News Tonight” where he has established a reputation for independence and excellence in broadcast journalism. He is the network’s principal anchor for breaking news, election coverage and special events.

As one of America’s most distinguished journalists, Peter Jennings has reported many of the pivotal events that have shaped our world. He was in Berlin in the 1960s when the Berlin Wall was going up, and there in the ‘90s when it came down. He covered the civil rights movement in the southern United States during the 1960s, and the struggle for equality in South Africa during the 1970s and ‘80s. He was there when the Voting Rights Act was signed in 1965, and on the other side of the world when South Africans voted for the first time. He has worked in every European nation that once was behind the Iron Curtain. He was there when the independent political movement Solidarity was born in a Polish shipyard, and again when Poland’s communist leaders were forced from power. And he was in Hungary, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Romania and throughout the Soviet Union to record first the repression of communism and then its demise. He was one of the first reporters to go to Vietnam in the 1960s, and went back to the killing fields of Cambodia in the 1980s to remind Americans that, unless they did something, the terror would return.

In broadcast journalism, Peter Jennings has a reputation for putting the most complex and difficult issues on the agenda when others have largely ignored them. From his early days in the Middle East and South Africa, to the contemporary challenges in Africa and the former Soviet Union, on education, health care and tobacco -- these are issues with which Mr. Jennings’ stewardship at “World News Tonight” and his special series, “Peter Jennings Reporting,” have been associated.

He is the author, with Todd Brewster, of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller, “The Century.” Structured as an epic tale about “ourselves,” it is a lavish book that features astonishing first-person accounts of the great events of the century. In 1999, he anchored the 12-hour ABC series, “The Century,” and ABC’s series for The History Channel, “America’s Time.” He and Mr. Brewster also published “In Search of America,” a companion book for the 6-part ABC News series.

On December 31, 1999, Mr. Jennings anchored ABC’s Peabody-award winning coverage of Millennium Eve, “ABC 2000.” 175 million Americans watched the telecast, making it the biggest live global television event ever. “The day belonged to ABC News,” praised The Washington Post, “…with Peter Jennings doing a nearly superhuman job of anchoring.” Mr. Jennings was the only anchor to appear live for 25 consecutive hours.

Mr. Jennings led the Network’s coverage of the September 11 attacks and America’s subsequent war on terrorism. He anchored more than 60 hours that week during the Network’s longest continuous period of news coverage, and was widely praised for providing a reassuring voice during the time of crisis. TV Guide called him “the center of gravity,” while the Washington Post wrote, “Jennings, in his shirt sleeves, did a Herculean job of coverage.” The coverage earned ABC News Peabody and duPont awards.

Mr. Jennings joined ABC News on August 3, 1964. He served as the anchor of the “Peter Jennings with the News” from 1965 to 1967.

Jennings established the first American television news bureau in the Arab world in 1968 when he served as ABC News’ bureau chief for Beirut, Lebanon, a position he held for seven years. He helped put ABC News on the map in 1972 with his coverage of the Summer Olympics in Munich, when Arab terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage.

In 1975, Mr. Jennings moved to Washington to become the news anchor of ABC’s morning program “A.M. America”. After a short stint in the mornings, Mr. Jennings returned overseas to Rome where he stayed before moving to London to become ABC’s Chief Foreign Correspondent. In 1978 he was named the foreign desk anchor for “World News Tonight.” He co-anchored the program with Frank Reynolds in Washington, DC and Max Robinson in Chicago until 1983.

Mr. Jennings was named anchor and senior editor of “World News Tonight” in 1983. In his more than 20 years in the position he has been honored with almost every major award given to television journalists.

His extensive domestic and overseas reporting experience has proven to be invaluable during “World News Tonight’s” coverage of major crises. He has reported from all 50 states and locations around the globe. During the 1991 Gulf War and the 2003 War in Iraq, his knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs brought invaluable perspective to ABC News’ coverage. Mr. Jennings has interviewed the most important national and international figures of our time and has anchored the ABC News coverage of every major national election since 1984.

In “Peter Jennings Reporting,” which debuted in 1990, Mr. Jennings covers challenging issues in depth during primetime television. Millions watched the critically acclaimed “The Search for Jesus” in 2000 and “Jesus and Paul – the Word and the Witness” in 2004. “Peter Jennings Reporting” has also focused extensively on international news, with specials on tense relations between India and Pakistan, the conflict in Bosnia, the crisis in Haiti, the war in Iraq and the drug trade in Central and South America. The series has also tackled important domestic issues such as gun control policy, the politics of abortion, the crisis in funding for the arts and a highly praised chronicle of the accused bombers of Oklahoma City. “Peter Jennings Reporting” has earned numerous awards, including the 2004 Edward R. Morrow award for best documentary for “The Kennedy Assassination – Beyond Conspiracy.”

Mr. Jennings has a particular interest in broadcasting for the next generation. He has done numerous live news specials for children on subjects ranging from growing up in the age of AIDS, to prejudice and its effects on our society. After the events of September 11, and again on the anniversary, he anchored a town hall meeting for children and parents entitled, “Answering Children’s Questions.”

Mr. Jennings has been honored with many awards for news reporting, including 16 Emmys, two George Foster Peabody Awards, several Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards and several Overseas Press Club Awards. Most recently, “World News Tonight” was recognized with two consecutive Edward R. Murrow awards for best newscast, based on field reporting done by Mr. Jennings on the California wildfires and the transfer of power in Iraq.

He resides in Manhattan with his wife, Kayce Freed. He has two children Elizabeth, 25 and Christopher, 23.

The following is a statement by
President Bush upon departure:

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Waco, Texas

9:52 A.M. CDT

THE PRESIDENT: Laura and I were saddened to learn about the death of
Peter Jennings. Peter Jennings had a long and distinguished career as a news
journalist. He covered many important events, events that helped define the
world as we know it today. A lot of Americans relied upon Peter Jennings for
their news. He became a part of the lives of a lot of our fellow citizens,
and he will be missed. May God bless his soul.
Thank you.

END 9:53 A.M. CDT

ABC will have a special on Tuesday night considering all of there shows are repeats. Tonight is a special Monday Night Football pre-season game which will air during all of ABC Primetime.

Nightline tonight:

Network news' remaining chief standard bearers over the past three decades will get together Monday night to talk about their late colleague, ABC World News Tonight anchor Peter Jennings, in a tribute on ABC News' Nightline.

Former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather and retired NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw will appear on Nightine, which will be hosted by Ted Koppel, who himself is exiting ABC at the end of the year.

Rather will participate from Beirut where he is working on a story for 60 Minutes, fitting since Jennings launched ABC's bureau there, the first for a U.S. network in the Arab world. Brokaw will weigh in from vacation in Montana.

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An unidentified couple pauses to look at a portrait of ABC newsman PeterJennings displayed on a giant screen at the network's Times Square studios in New York, Monday Aug. 8, 2005. Jennings, who announced in April that he had lung cancer, died Sunday at his New York home, ABC News President David Westin said in a statement. He was 67.

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Actually, most records have his DOB at July 29.

Still absolutely saddening, regardless, to hear of his death. Best wishes to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Strange, maybe I read that wrong :eek:...oh well

Thats really sad :( I always preferred Peter Jennings to the other news anchors on TV...he was just more reliable or trustworthy and I was more comfortable and homey watching the news when he told it (i know that sounds weird)..RIP :(

Wow, I'm so used to seeing his face on TV. It'll be weird now. RIP :(

PRESIDENT BUSH, WORLD LEADERS, COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS REMEMBER PETER JENNINGS

President George W. Bush
“Laura and I were saddened to learn about the death of Peter Jennings. Peter Jennings had a long and distinguished career as a news journalist. He covered many important events, events that helped define the world as we know it today. A lot of Americans relied upon Peter Jennings for their news. He became a part of the lives of a lot of our fellow citizens, and he will be missed. May God bless his soul. Thank you.”

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice “I am saddened by the death of my close, personal friend Peter Jennings. To Peter’s wife and family, we offer our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences. He will be deeply missed.

“Peter Jennings represented all that was best in journalism and public service. A man of conscience and integrity, his reporting was a guide to all of us who aspire to better the world around us. I learned from him and was inspired by him.”

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell
“Peter Jennings was a great man and the consummate professional. His reassuring presence will be missed by all of us.”

Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada
“It was with great sorrow that Sheila and I learned of the death of Peter Jennings yesterday. Born in Toronto, Peter Jennings will be remembered as one of America’s most inspirational and distinguished journalists of our times. Peter Jennings covered many of the most defining moments in the world’s post-war history: he witnessed the Berlin Wall coming up in the 1960s and down in the 1990s, the struggle for equality in South Africa, the Gulf War and, most recently, the September 2001 terrorist attacks.”

“Peter Jennings started his career in Canadian radio at the age of nine with a kids show called ‘Peter’s People.’ All through his life he devoted time and energy in educating children about the world, and he has been honored with many awards for his reporting and documentaries. He will continue to be a source of inspiration for generations of young reporters to come.”

“Sheila and I join with all Canadians and Americans to offer our deepest condolences to Mr. Jennings’ wife, Kayce Freed, and to his two children, Elizabeth and Christopher.”

Michael Eisner, Chief Executive Officer, Walt Disney Company Robert Iger, President and Chief Operating Officer, Walt Disney Company
“We have lost a great colleague and friend, Peter Jennings. For four decades, Peter set a standard of fairness, intelligence, insightfulness and courage. This last trait was especially evident during these last months. For once, Peter himself became the story as his courageous battle with cancer served as an inspiration for millions of people across America.”

“Peter was one of those unique individuals who was larger than life but never lost the common touch. He possessed an innate understanding of the human condition, which is why his broadcasts had such an air of authenticity. He understood that the world was a complex place and had the extraordinary ability to communicate that complexity to millions of viewers day after day.”

“If only Peter were here now. With his succinct eloquence, he could find the words to describe the depth of our sorrow and loss.”

“We know you will join us in expressing our heartfelt sympathies to Peter’s wife, Kayce, and his family.”

Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair Disney Media Networks and President, Disney-ABC Television Group
“Peter was a true leader, a great journalist and, to many of us, a valued friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Kayce Freed, and his entire family.”

David Westin, President ABC News
“For four decades, Peter has been our colleague, our friend, and our leader in so many ways. None of us will be the same without him.”

“As you all know, Peter learned only this spring that the health problem he’d been struggling with was lung cancer. With Kayce, he moved straight into an aggressive chemotherapy treatment. He knew that it was an uphill struggle. But he faced it with realism, courage, and a firm hope that he would be one of the fortunate ones. In the end, he was not.”

“We will have many opportunities in the coming hours and days to remember Peter for all that he meant to us all. It cannot be overstated or captured in words alone. But for the moment, the finest tribute we can give is to continue to do the work he loved so much and inspired us to do.”

ABC News Anchor Ted Koppel
“It’s always difficult when a close friend dies. Peter and I became friends during the Goldwater campaign of 1964; so we knew each other a very long time. What that does, of course, is to create a shared experience that you only have with very few other people. My wife and I have been friends longer. I have a couple of old college friends who fall into that category. There is no one left, however, with whom I have lived and experienced the emergence and growth of ABC News, as with Peter.”

“We joined the news division when it was barely a factor among the three networks. We were so young and inexperienced that neither of the other networks would have had us. We grew up as ABC News grew up. How much we didn’t know as young reporters was a secret we shared and worked hard to overcome. No one I have ever known overcame initial inexperience as fully and as effectively as Peter. For at least the last twenty years of his life and career, he was the complete package: a smooth and reassuring presence and a great journalist with a wealth of experience, always leavened with compassion.”

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani
“Peter Jennings was a gentleman. Even when asking the tough, insightful questions, he did so in a gentlemanly fashion. He was able to find the weakness in an argument and point it out, but in a constructive way, not in a ‘gotcha’ way.”

”On New Year’s Eve, 1999, the world joined Peter in ushering in the new millennium. I remember going to the ABC studios early in the morning of December 31st. He had already been on the air for hours, shepherding in the year 2000, showing how the whole world greeted the new century. It was a joyful day, and Peter brought meaning to that joy for viewers while highlighting the great celebration of his adopted home town, New York City.”

”On September 11th, Peter’s journalistic ability, coupled with his humanity, informed and helped comfort us. Like all those watching that day, he too was in pain over the destruction wreaked on his beloved city, but he soldiered on and did so with compassion and eloquence.”

”While that clear, calm voice is silent now, the memory of his articulate and thoughtful presence will live on in our hearts forever. I extend my prayers and sympathies to his wife, Kayce, his children, Christopher and Elizabeth, and his sister, Sarah, and his network family at ABC News.”

Peter Jennings Viewer Mail

If viewers wish to send condolences for Peter Jennings, please direct them to this address:

ABC News
c/o World News Tonight
47 W. 66th St.
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023

Or viewers can go to the www.abcnews.com website, where there is a message board that people can post to.

Nightline tonight:

Network news' remaining chief standard bearers over the past three decades will get together Monday night to talk about their late colleague, ABC World News Tonight anchor Peter Jennings, in a tribute on ABC News' Nightline.

Former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather and retired NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw will appear on Nightine, which will be hosted by Ted Koppel, who himself is exiting ABC at the end of the year.

Rather will participate from Beirut where he is working on a story for 60 Minutes, fitting since Jennings launched ABC's bureau there, the first for a U.S. network in the Arab world. Brokaw will weigh in from vacation in Montana.

Pav,

How long will the Nightline episode be? I want to make sure I program my DVR correctly, and I know they sometimes go a little late.

I guess I'll just have it record both Nightline and Jimmy Kimmel Live to be safe.

AKA, here is what ABC told me:

Tonight’s “Nightline” will be dedicated to Peter Jennings, anchored by Ted Koppel. Guests will include, former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw and former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather.

Format and length of the program will remain the same.

AKA, here is what ABC told me:

Tonight’s “Nightline” will be dedicated to Peter Jennings, anchored by Ted Koppel. Guests will include, former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw and former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather.

Format and length of the program will remain the same.

Thanks, Pav.

I still have GMA and World News Tonight to watch. I think I'll start now.

I just finished watching the WNT tribute to him, and I can't remember a time when I've cried all the way through something. Peter was a part of my regular TV watching schedule since I was little. He was one of the best and I can't imagine WNT without him, but that's what we all have to go through. RIP Peter.

As for the Primetime special ABC is planning, here is the latest:

ABC is in the process of producing a 2-hour “Primetime” special commemorating the life of Peter Jennings. Although you may have heard that this special was to be scheduled tomorrow night (Tuesday, August 9th) in the 8:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT there is a possibility it will be moved to Wednesday, August 10th. Keep checking back for further details.

NBC did a nice job of covering it. Brian Williams is a class act.

I want to thank TV-Ark for this memorable opening and closing themes for "World News Tonight" in the past along with the promos that were ran on ABC stations like channel 7. I want to watch these memorable clips. These are the ones that you'll remember when Peter Jennings was there. Here it is.

ABC World News Tonight Opening 1991 (http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/international/video/abc_wnt_91.rm)

ABC World News Tonight Closing 1991 (http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/international/video/abc_news_end91.rm)

ABC World News Tonight Promo 1991 (http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/international/video/abc_wtn_promo91.rm)

ABC World News Tonight Opening 1992 (http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/international/video/abc_wnt_vote92.rm)

ABC World News Tonight Opening 1996 (http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/international/video/abc_wnt_96.rm)

ABC World News Tonight Promo 2001 (http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/international/video/abc_wnt_promo01.rm)

:(

It looks like this NFL pre-season game is going a little later, so looks like Nightline will be delayed by 30-35 min or more, at least in the east.

The special for Peter is now indeed Wednesday. From 8-10pm ET/PT. A must watch and a one for the archives.

Charlie Gibson did World NEws Tonight and he seemed so upset

Bad weekend to be at ABC, husband of Elizabeth Vargas shot... could have been fatal.

Singer Marc Cohn survives being shot in head
Mon Aug 8, 2005 8:34 PM ET

DENVER (Reuters) - Grammy-winning singer Marc Cohn was shot in the head during an attempted carjacking after a concert in Denver but survived with only minor injuries, police said on Monday.

Cohn had just finished a performance on Sunday night when a man fleeing on foot from police tried to commandeer the van Cohn was riding in, Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson said.

When the van driver refused to stop, the suspect fired into the vehicle, striking Cohn in the head, although the bullet did not penetrate his skull.

"The bullet hit Mr. Cohn flush in the temple," Jackson said. "He's very lucky it wasn't a fatal shot."

Surgeons removed the bullet protruding from Cohn's skull and released him in good condition Monday morning, Jackson said.

Cohn, winner of the 1991 Grammy for best newcomer and best known for the song "Walking in Memphis," is married to ABC News correspondent and anchor Elizabeth Vargas. They have a 2-year-old son.

Police said the suspect is accused of carjacking another vehicle and is still at large. Jackson said he was fleeing from police after using a stolen credit card and also was wanted for failing to appear in court.

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=peopleNews&storyID=2005-08-09T003420Z_01_N08365104_RTRIDST_0_PEOPLE-PEOPLE-COHN-DC.XML (http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=peopleNews&storyID=2005-08-09T003420Z_01_N08365104_RTRIDST_0_PEOPLE-PEOPLE-COHN-DC.XML)

Starting now on east coast.

That is so tragic what happened to Elizabeth Vargas husband. This is unbelieveable that something like this happens to the woman that replaced Peter.

Peter Jennings death is really hard to believe. I can not believe that he had been anchoring World News Tonight all through March 2005 and everyone believed he was totally healthy and one of the youngest looking 66 year olds around. He even had anchored the whole week before he made the announcement on April 5th which would be his last TV appearance.

When Johnny Carson died back in January, it was kind of expected, he was nearly 80 years old, had reportedly been in very poor health, had really not been seen in 13 years since he left the Tonight Show in 1992. But with Jennings, he had been in everyone's living room for 22 years and appeared totally healthy.

But with Jennings, he had been in everyone's living room for 22 years and appeared totally healthy.

That's the thing that makes this hard to understand... I dug into the archives tonight and found tapes of Election Night, 9/11, and ABC 2000 and it's hard to believe 9 months ago he anchored coverage of the Presidential election and looked completely healthy... and it's amazing how much his voice changed by the time he announced on April 5th.

That's the thing that makes this hard to understand... I dug into the archives tonight and found tapes of Election Night, 9/11, and ABC 2000 and it's hard to believe 9 months ago he anchored coverage of the Presidential election and looked completely healthy... and it's amazing how much his voice changed by the time he announced on April 5th.

I think he had it for a long time, but just caught it waaay too late.

I think he had it for a long time, but just caught it waaay too late.

He could have had it for years. Obviously either he had no early symptoms, never went for checkups, or ignored potential symptoms.

We know he had it since December, because he did not travel with the Tsunami coverage. If he had only begun treatment then, he might have lived longer.

“PETER JENNINGS: REPORTER,” A TWO-HOUR ABC NEWS SPECIAL AIRING WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10, EXPLORES THE CAREER OF THE “WORLD NEWS TONIGHT” ANCHOR

ABC News will broadcast “Peter Jennings: Reporter,” a two-hour special reflecting on the remarkable life and career of the “World News Tonight” anchor. The program will feature reports tracing Jennings’ journalistic career as he covered many of the pivotal events that have shaped our world – first as a respected domestic and foreign correspondent and later during his decades as a trusted anchor. It will also focus on Jennings’ passion for journalism, his unique perspective on America and how his distinctive editorial vision and values shaped the award-winning “World News Tonight” broadcast. “Peter Jennings: Reporter” airs WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Peter Jennings: Reporter” will also provide perspective on the personal side of Jennings through interviews with friends and colleagues. Charles Gibson, Ted Koppel, Diane Sawyer, Elizabeth Vargas and Barbara Walters will contribute reports the special.

Tom Yellin is the executive producer of “Peter Jennings: Reporter”

I think he had it for a long time, but just caught it waaay too late.

Yeah - from the sounds of it, he was in a bit of denial that it could be something serious. Smokers (and former smokers) tend to do that. They just figure throat irritation or a cough is something else and don't get it looked at.

I sure hope Dana Reeve's isn't nearly as advanced. I don't know if she ever even smoked (although you don't have to - look at Lance Armstrong). I pray she'll be alright. Very upsetting hearing this news only a couple of days after losing Peter especially.

I haven't read anything about his smoking habit.

Does anyone know if Jennings was smoking up until his diagnosis or if he had quit years ago?

Also, how much did he smoke?- a pack a day, 2?


I find it odd there is no mention, especially with a prominent figure whose illness should be used as a warning to all people who smoke.

I haven't read anything about his smoking habit.

Does anyone know if Jennings was smoking up until his diagnosis or if he had quit years ago?

Also, how much did he smoke?- a pack a day, 2?


I find it odd there is no mention, especially with a prominent figure whose illness should be used as a warning to all people who smoke.

Not sure on how much he smoked, but he stopped 20 years ago, then relapsed after 9/11.

I will be watching The Special on Wednesday, August 10, 2005
from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm I know I said this but I have to say it
again Perter Jennings Will be very Missed by all of His
ABC World News Tonight Viewers

I haven't read anything about his smoking habit.

Does anyone know if Jennings was smoking up until his diagnosis or if he had quit years ago?

Also, how much did he smoke?- a pack a day, 2?


I find it odd there is no mention, especially with a prominent figure whose illness should be used as a warning to all people who smoke.

Jennings was a smoker for 34 years. He started at the age of 13 in 1951 and quit in 1985. He then started up after 9/11.

I haven't read anything about his smoking habit.

Does anyone know if Jennings was smoking up until his diagnosis or if he had quit years ago?

Also, how much did he smoke?- a pack a day, 2?


I find it odd there is no mention, especially with a prominent figure whose illness should be used as a warning to all people who smoke.

He smoked during his foreign correspondent days(70's through Mid 80's) apparently... sounds like he was a heavy smoker(whatever that means). He quit and then smoked again after 9/11 due to all the stress, but I think he had quit again before his diagnosis.

Yes it's very sad that he died but did they have to show the special news thing when brat camp was on? I was so looking forward to that epsiode! and Now I have to wait a whole nother week when I already waited! I am going to start crying Rest in peace Peter but make sure your special is on a differnt day.

Awesome special by ABC. It was of high class and NO commercials at all. Very respectful.

Awesome special by ABC. It was of high class and NO commercials at all. Very respectful.
I watched it and taped it, and TOTALLY AGREE with pavanbadal!

I watched it and taped it, and TOTALLY AGREE with pavanbadal!

I haven't watched it, but I tivo'd it so I will watch it when I get back from Canada. Where is Brent, Im sure he watched it.

I haven't watched it, but I tivo'd it so I will watch it when I get back from Canada. Where is Brent, Im sure he watched it.

I watched portions of it(was trying to watch a gazillion things at once) and recorded the entire thing... I was very impressed. No commericals was quite surprising. Ratings should be good.

I also think That ABC Did a Awsome Job on The Perter Jennings Special.

I haven't watched it, but I tivo'd it so I will watch it when I get back from Canada. Where is Brent, Im sure he watched it.


Don't miss it - it was beautifully done. I even choked up a bit at the end (I won't spoil it for you). You sure feel like you knew him well by the end of it.

I really thought they would have anti-smoking commercials probably in it, but NO commercials - just as if he were a statesman. Very respectful.

Jennings Special Strong, but NBC Wins Wednesday
(Thursday, August 11 08:30 AM)

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005

ABC's tribute to news anchor Peter Jennings delivered solid ratings Wednesday, but a big dropoff following the special allowed NBC to win the night. NBC averaged a 5.5 rating/9 share in primetime, narrowly beating ABC's 5.3/9. CBS took third at 4.0/7, slightly ahead of FOX's 3.8/7 (FOX had an edge in total viewers, however). UPN took fifth with a 1.5/3, and The WB trailed with a 1.0/2.

The Peacock also scored a victory among adults 18-49, earning a 2.6 rating in the prime advertising demographic. FOX's 2.4 was good for second, beating ABC, 2.2, and CBS, 2.1. UPN averaged 1.0 and The WB 0.6.

"Peter Jennings: Reporter," a look back at the late anchor's career, posted a 6.0/11 to win the 8 p.m. hour for ABC. NBC was second, averaging 4.7/9 with "The Most Outrageous TV Moments" and the special "Unforgettable Moments in TV." FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" was third at 4.2/7. Repeats of "Still Standing" and "Yes, Dear" put CBS in fourth. UPN got a 1.8/3 from "R U the Girl," which beat The WB's "One Tree Hill."

The Jennings special improved to 7.0/12 at 9 p.m. to keep ABC in front. "Unforgettable Moments in TV" built to a 6.1/10 for NBC. FOX stayed in third with the last half-hour of "So You Think You Can Dance," 4.6/8, and "The Bernie Mac Show," 2.9/5. CBS stayed stuck in fourth with "Rock Star: INXS," 3.1/5, and "The King of Queens," 3.0/5. UPN's "Veronica Mars" edged The WB's "Smallville" for fifth.

NBC took the lead in households at 10 p.m. with "Law & Order," 5.6/10, although CBS' "CSI: NY," 5.5/9, led in total viewers, 8.04 million to 7.67 million. ABC's "Lost" rerun suffered a big fall from its lead-in, coming in at 2.9/5.

I hope that they release it on tape or dvd as I would love to buy the tape!

Still hard to believe he's dead...

R.I.P...:(

I heard he used to smoke "Export A" cigarettes when he lived in Canada, and those cigarettes are known to be extremely high in nicotine levels. :(

I heard he used to smoke "Export A" cigarettes when he lived in Canada, and those cigarettes are known to be extremely high in nicotine levels. :(


Oh yeah - those were the worst! My parents smoked those - and rolled their own - NO filters. Mom died of emphysema and dad of massive heart attack.

I hope that they release it on tape or dvd as I would love to buy the tape!


I was thinking the same thing EIF! I would buy it too.

Oh yeah - those were the worst! My parents smoked those - and rolled their own - NO filters. Mom died of emphysema and dad of massive heart attack.

Tripperfan:

My husband smokes "Player's Light" cigarettes, and I've seen him wake up in the middle of the night to go outside to light a cigarette.

How can tobacco companies get away with this, that a person can't even sleep throughout the night without having extreme nicotine cravings for a cigarette?

It's a sickening illness that somebody can be so addicted to this garbage!! :crying:

ABC did a great job for putting a special on "Peter Jennings: Reporter" last night. That special was shown commercial free. Kudos to ABC, hats off.:)

Tripperfan:

My husband smokes "Player's Light" cigarettes, and I've seen him wake up in the middle of the night to go outside to light a cigarette.

How can tobacco companies get away with this, that a person can't even sleep throughout the night without having extreme nicotine cravings for a cigarette?

It's a sickening illness that somebody can be so addicted to this garbage!! :crying:

Sorry O/T - I know - and unfortunately, I did the same - switched to the "light" cigarettes - they're EVEN worse - found out just a couple of years ago that they put even more in those to cross addict you. I'm usually o.k. overnight unless something else wakes me up and if I'm up for more then 10 mins., then I find myself reaching for one too. These companies should really be taken to task, but they're all such huge lobbyists (sp?) that they get away with it. It's absolutely criminal. I don't know how many ways or times I've tried quitting - and you'd think I'd know more than anyone. It's embarrassing to admit, but if it can prevent someone else from making the mistake I'll shout it from the rooftops. :mad:

I found out that Peter Jennings from ABC News has passed away. I thought I would let people know if they didnt know allready.

This happened on Sunday Night... EVERYONE knows unless you've been living under a rock since.

There is already a thread about this.

And no flaming other people, HotGuy86.

I finally got to watch the special. I must say it was well done! He really touched alot of people over the years. Watching the Challenger, it brought back memories. The trumpeter at the end playing the World News Tonight theme, very sad.

Tripperfan:

My husband smokes "Player's Light" cigarettes, and I've seen him wake up in the middle of the night to go outside to light a cigarette.

How can tobacco companies get away with this, that a person can't even sleep throughout the night without having extreme nicotine cravings for a cigarette?

It's a sickening illness that somebody can be so addicted to this garbage!! :crying:That is way messed up!! I'm a light sleeper who craves every ounce of sleep I can get (when the kitties aren't bothering me), and I can go for a glass of water, but I CANNOT fathom waking in the night for an addictive stimulant (and makes it hard to breathe).

Jennings` funeral kept to family only
NEW YORK, NY, United States (UPI) -- Only family members attended the private funeral of ABC news anchorman Peter Jennings this week, it was disclosed Friday.

A New York funeral home director refused to provide details of the service or even disclose when it was except to confirm it took place and only family was there, the New York Post reported.

"We were given strict instructions by the family," he said. "They kept it really private."

A public memorial will be announced at a later date for Jennings, who died of lung cancer Sunday at age 67.

Guess I was the only one that cared about brat camp not being on

Lets play a little game Shall we? Lets count the number of threads where no one posts after I post!!

Found this today and thought it was rather nice:

Full blog can be found at: http://www.canada.com/national/globalnational/newmanblog.html

SUBJECT: In Memory of Peter Jennings

There is a triangle-folded American flag in my Canadian cabin. It is, in fact, the only thing overtly American in a log and stone structure my wife and I have stuffed with Canadiana and our most cherished family memories. It is a flag that once flew atop the Capitol Dome in Washington, and it was a gift from Peter Jennings. I am in the cabin tonight, having just been told that Peter has lost his fight with cancer.

Peter presented the gift to me on my final day at ABC News, suspecting something I didn’t fully appreciate until he put it in my hands: that I had come to love America in my seven years living and working there, just as he had in his quarter century. After he handed it to me he said, “take this home, treat it with respect, and remember to never take the easy road of defining your Canadian identity by denigrating this great country”. He had enormous affection for Americans, and that made him an even greater Canadian.

Even though he pretty much left the country in his twenties, he clung to Canada. When I met him for the first time in 1994 as part of my job interview at ABC, he was quick to pepper me for my perspective on Canadian politics, the various personalities, and the cultural shifts taking place. He was always current and caring. We would sometimes conspire to get Canadian stories on World News Tonight. When the Millennium arrived, he ensured Newfoundland with its half time zone would share his 24-hour broadcast with Paris, London and Moscow. When debates were raging in Congress over health care, campaign finance reform or any number of other issues he would often ask me to file a piece on how Canada found a slightly different solution to the same set of problems. When the P.Q. almost won the Referendum, he was front and center in explaining to Americans why they should care. My American colleagues would sometimes roll their eyes when Peter ‘went Canadian’, but all the Canucks he inspired to work alongside him would quietly celebrate the power he had to keep Canada on America’s agenda.

Peter worked incredibly hard. Too hard. But his curiosity just wouldn’t let him rest. As a young man who never completed high school I sometimes had the impression he felt an extra obligation to be a student the rest of his life. An astonishing insecurity, actually, considering all he accomplished. Everything he became – his eloquence, his passion, and his un-matched ability to see the force of history in a tragedy unfolding under his feet – all of that was self-taught. He was a remarkable scholar.

And an even greater teacher. By watching him I learned how to search for context and meaning and not be satisfied with simply discovering’fact’. I watched him carefully guiding viewers through times of tragedy, sorrow and fear, all the while remaining measured in tone and reminding viewers of the limits of his knowledge. He was often a tough editor, but the good ones are.

I met his children only once. They were polite, interesting and adventurous – and not at all like the children of privilege I imagined they would be. Peter would rarely admit to taking pride in things, his children were the exception.

In some ways, Peter has been godfather to every Canadian television journalist who has worked in the United States, if not directly for him. He set the standard that allowed so many of us to be welcomed as serious journalists and storytellers. I’m luckier than most because I have a crisply folded American flag to remind me of Peter Jennings, and the memories of his lifetime of wisdom.

Posted by Kevin Newman on August 7, 2005 11:58 PM PDC
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