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Culture Buzz With Andy Rooney's passing on Friday night, the world must not forget the curmudgeon humor he brought to television and the CBS news show 60 Minutes. Rooney was best known for his wry, contentious demeanor in his T.V. essay program that he's since been credited to pioneering. His sage wisdom and sharp wit will be remembered, especially since Youtube is a thing now. And Andy Rooney probably hated Youtube.
Politics Buzz Infamous Washington D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff reveals how he kept hundreds of Bush-era congressional staffers in his pocket. (via thinkprogress.org)
Culture Buzz Former 60 Minutes commentator Andy Rooney, a.k.a. the nation's beloved “curmudgeon-in-chief,” died this morning from complications after a recent surgery, CBS News announced. He was 92.
Andy Rooney is super hot on the BuzzFeed Network right now. Here's all the best viral buzz on Andy Rooney.
Before Andy Rooney does his final bout of complaining this weekend, here’s a supercut of some of his best quotes out of context. (via gotchamediablog.com)
TV Buzz Watch Matt and Trey's entire interview from Sunday's “60 Minutes”. Watch out for that bear trap! (via cbsnews.com)
TV Buzz Matt Stone and Trey Parker are appearing on “60 Minutes” this Sunday to discuss the process of making “South Park” as well as their hit musical, “The Book of Mormon.” The best part of this preview clip is when he says “Polly Prissy Pants.” (via.)
Lance Armstrong is super hot on the BuzzFeed Network right now. Here's all the best viral buzz on Lance Armstrong.
Celebrity Buzz At least, that's the prediction of a majority of respondents in a new Vanity Fair/60 Minutes poll. “Fat and bald” was another popular choice. We are a pessimistic people. And why is 60 Minutes polling this?
TV Buzz Conan breaks his silence on the “Tonight Show” and his exit from NBC, telling “60 Minutes” that it's “just not possible” for the show to have lost money under his watch. He also stops short of saying anything actually bad about Jay Leno.
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Don Hewitt, the CBS newsman who created “60 Minutes” and produced the popular newsmagazine for 36 years, died Wednesday. He was 86.
Celebrity Buzz George Clooney is in Chad doing good things for people, and he made this video about the bathroom. It also includes an Andy Rooney impression!
TV Buzz It's Andy Rooney's 90th birthday! Let's celebrate with a nostalgic round-up of Andy's greatest hits. (I'm not including Andy Rooney Game videos, but feel free if the spirit moves you.)
TV Buzz “60 Minutes” news correspondent, Lara Logan, reportedly involved in two extra-marital affairs overseas in Iraq. The former swimsuit model turned journalistic seductress was apparently involved with two different married men during her time in Iraq. Logan inspired combat-zone passions that were so ardent that her two lovers fought for her affection in a Baghdad safe house amidst the devastation of war…The story will serve as the premise of the next Danielle Steel novel.
Cutting down Andy Rooney’s 60 Minutes monologues — keeping only his first and last sentences — changes them from windy rants to haiku-like gems. It’s got the same bizarre impact as Garfield Minus Garfield.
Science Buzz Gastric bypass surgery can cure obesity, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and reduce the risk of cancer. A recent report by 60 minutes is drawing attention to the benefits of gastric bypass surgery. The operation can reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Now you have an excuse other than vanity for getting your stomach stapled. You will also save money on donuts, egg rolls, and other tempting fried foods.
