Perhaps no other news broadcaster in television history exemplified both toughness and fairness than Tim Russert. For almost two decades, Russert grilled interview subjects on his weekly show, “Meet the Press” (NBC, 1952- ), which became the model by which all other political interview shows followed. With a tenacity and preparedness unequaled by any in the business, Russert took to task politicians, Washington insiders, and even a few presidents over the most pressing issues of the day – whether war, the economy or anything else in between. Aside from his moderating duties, Russert was also
milestones
Year
Milestone
Raised in Buffalo, New York
1977
Special counsel and later chief of staff for New York Democrat Daniel Patrick Moynihan's Senatorial campaign
1980
Chosen as a fellow of the Commission of European Communities
1982
Served as press secretary for former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo's gubernatorial campaign
