For many journalists, 9/11 remains more than an important story from their careers. Instead, their memories reflect a moment when television provided Americans with their primary window into an unfolding national tragedy.
"Al Sharpton...is he offended? Brian Williams? Is he still 'emeritus,' right? How about all the Dateline NBC people who put the bomb in the truck? Mike Barnicle? Is he offended?"
When tuning in, the first thing you notice is the high energy level of the show. There is not much down time in the program, everything happens fast and furious.
For many journalists, 9/11 remains more than an important story from their careers. Instead, their memories reflect a moment when television provided Americans with their primary window into an unfolding national tragedy.