Deadlines and Datelines: Essays at the Turn of the Century

Written by Dan Rather

Narrated by David Ackroyd

Compelling essays from Peabody and Emmy-award winning newsman Dan Rather

With his distinctive blend of frontline determination and a journalist's knack for a good story, former CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks at the awesome struggles and everyday accomplishments he's witnessed at home and around the globe. Ranging from the Iraq conflict to a schoolyard shooting in Arkansas, from the Oklahoma City bombing to encounters with world-renowned figures such as Princess Diana, Bill Gates, and Dolly Parton, Deadlines and Datelines provides unique insights from one of America's premier newsmen. Though not without its lighter moments, these essays include a wide range of thought-provoking observations and show yet again the skill and intelligence that made Rather an important part of our world for more than five decades.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Phoenix Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 1, 1999
• ISBN: 9781614675846

Dan Rather

Dan Rather joined CBS News in 1962, and in 1981 he assumed the position of Anchor and Managing Editor of the CBS Evening News, which he held for twenty-four years. His reporting helped turn 60 Minutes into an institution, launched 48 Hours as a newsmagazine program, and shaped countless specials and documentaries. Upon leaving CBS, Rather created the Emmy Award-winning Dan Rather Reports on HDNet. He is the founder, president, and CEO of News and Guts, an independent production company that specializes in high-quality nonfiction content across a range of traditional and digital channels.