I wonder what will become of it? I actually like to tape it because this is one show where I feel like the 4 guests actually say what they believe, rather than the scripted B.S.

89. We should all be so lucky.

I agree with your sentiment. He was an ostentatious and sonorous fellow, but his was the only talk show I've invested more than one or two viewings to.

No scripts, and all these old guard, old-hands were just winging it as issues arose and became relevant-- which gave me a much better insight into the issues than a scripted editorial would.

he did hand Buchanan his hat now and then and when he did, it stuck. Haven't watched that show in about 20 years tho'.

Always enjoyed the give and take on the show. The last few months it was clear something was wrong with him.

No, it's actually true. Just had to say it.

Was just about to post that.

show. He was sitting in his chair but tilted and his suits were literally falling off of him. Based on how his voice sounded last week, my husband and I were convinced he had had a small stroke. RIP, Dr. McLaughlin. We'll miss you and your show.

Didn't always agree of course, but he had integrity. Godspeed John.

If you never saw the show, here it is in 2 minutes.

Mostly I watched for Eleanor Clift and Clarence Page. But he did have "the hardest talk" as the program's introduction always said. He had looked quite unwell the last few months. And he loved his dog. RIP.

RIP

Never knew him though. But Eleanor always said he was a blowhard but OK underneath and that was good enough for me.

the war. Check this out, starting with issue two. If you remember the dark days of the early war, where many voices were saying you shouldn't criticize the president in a time of war (of course, they thought the war would last 2-3 weeks then - see Buchanan's comment), you'll appreciate how unusual this was (also worth checking out Elvis Costello hosting the David Letterman show on the eve of the war).