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Jim Lehrer

Thursday, April 16, 2009

You may know Jim Lehrer as a PBS news anchor, but did you also know that he is a prolific novelist? His latest work of fiction mixes baseball, World War Two and romance. It’s called Oh, Johnny.


Comments

  • [1] George from Bay Ridge April 16, 2009 - 10:44AM

    What does he think of the ongoing transformation of the news from the internet to the decline of newspapers?


  • [2] rick from manhattan April 16, 2009 - 10:55AM

    Leonard,

    Can you ask Jim if he is feeling well? It seems that he has been on the New Hour infrequently since his recent health issues concerning his heart.


  • [3] MichaelB from Morningside Heights April 16, 2009 - 12:13PM

    Lehrer is a delight to hear. He's aces.


  • [4] Connie from Hoboken April 16, 2009 - 12:22PM

    Mr. Lehrer makes a wonderful guest. When I see him on the Newshour I sometimes see the twinkle in his eye, but I can 'see' it even better on the radio!


  • [5] John B from Jersey City April 16, 2009 - 12:25PM

    This novel sounds really cool; can't wait to read it.


  • [6] Heather Baker-Sullivan from Mount Kisco NY April 16, 2009 - 12:26PM

    Has Mr. Lehrer ever read J. Glenn Grey's "The Warriors" Reflections on Men in Battle"? It is a wonderful collection of diary entries and journals with later life reflections of the author who was stationed in Europe during WW2.


  • [7] Jennie Smith Wilson from Ridgewood, NJ April 16, 2009 - 07:24PM

    Bravo Jim Lehrer -- a national treasure for his journalistic insight and storytelling. I have just ordered 2 copies of Oh Johnny -- one for my father the other for me. Please have him on more frequently, he is just wonderful to listen to! Thank you!


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