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.
"It's not a money thing. I need to be doing play by play somewhere else. It's time. They gave me a few days, and then I made the decision to leave. It's not a situation where I was forced out."
"I want to be play-by-play. Frank Gifford, he transitioned into the play-by-play role. I would like to transition. I had nine years of watching these guys — [Mike] Tirico. And I’d like to give that a shot, man."
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.