RIP John McLaughlin, 89

[OGIS]

Love or hate his politics, if you didn't love his flair for the theatrical you have no soul.


John McLaughlin dead at 89, hosted 'The McLaughlin Group' since 1982

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/john-mclaughlin-dead-hosted-mclaughlin-group-34-years-article-1.2753883

If you have any, post your favorite episode(s).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjoNbSJ9Fmc

This is a memorial thread. Disrespect from any quarter will earn immediate TB.

[Truth Detector]

Never watched his show. But he apparently had a very successful and full career. I assume he died doing what he loved best because he looks like he is 89 in that TV show.

[jimmyz]

Posted in grannies 2016 RIP thread as well

[hanger4]

I'll miss him. Always enjoyed the point counter point on his program. Something missing from most all the talking head shows now.

[OGIS]

Never watched his show. But he apparently had a very successful and full career. I assume he died doing what he loved best because he looks like he is 89 in that TV show.

Thank you. In total non-snarkiness, you might like to treat yourself to a few of his shows on YouTube. But you have to know the informal rules: On each topic, at least one of each of the guests is shilling for, at least one is shilling against, and at least one is trying to drive a centrist path through the minefield. The fun is trying to grok out who is taking which role for each question.