I always watched 60 minutes because of Andy Rooney at the end of the show.My wife and I watched the last show when we saw this then he dies about a month later we was shocked.
Imagine how lucky we were to have lived at a time when you could see both Mr. Rodgers and Andy Rooney on TV. People like that helped us keep our sanity and were our national touchstones.
I always enjoy a good rant , and Andy was one of the best at it. He had a way of elevating the mundane, making us think, appreciate, question, or just laugh at ourselves, the world, or life. Sometimes he even made me cry. He never pretended to be anything other than what he is -- someone who finds the world a curious place, and isn't afraid to question it. I look forward to seeing what you do next, at 92!!
He had me watching 60 Minutes ever week with my parents from the age of 7, for years I watched the show just to see him, and when I was older I was glad I'd watched the show for so long, and will always be in debt to him for that gift. I'll miss seeing him every week.
Andy Rooney is one of the few people I miss on TV, he was always the best, I sometimes watch re-runs from his old programs. Thank God for Andy! We miss him. I wonder what he would have to say about Covid and all the is happening around us.
I watched Andy every week for almost 30 years. I remember the last year or so he wasn't on much..I do remember being overseas in Guam in the mid 90's and Andy would come on and tell people he wasn't trimming his eyebrows ever. He was a lot of fun I'm glad he lived a long life.
I would love to have his clarity of thought at 92. Going out, not addled or feeble, but spry and sharp.. This is better than all of the money, fame, tributes and I-phones in the world. RIP Mr. Rooney.
Thank you very much for showing great respect for such a highly respected man. Your showing this shows you and your station care about quality broadcasting. Thanks again. and Thank you Andy. You are greatly missed.
Andy, I'm of a mind that you will be able to read this somehow. I really appreciate all that you did for television, truth, and writing. I might add that your bit about the doctors prescribed "cup of strawberries" is my all time favorite
I'm glad that he gave credit to his high school teacher for inspiring him to find his potential. Now that teachers are under attack in places like Ohio and Wisconin for being greedy and union thugs, its nice to know that they are appreciated for doing good things by people like Rooney who has done great things. I was never a fan of his grumpy style, but he did it his way and was old enough not to care about what others thought.
This is rare! You don't get to see masters go out gracefully like this all the time! And in a cut throat business like journalism.......Andy Rooney was truly a master of his craft!😎👊
Admired him for telling the truth.. U will be missed!! I enjoyed watching him with my dad, then we talked about all the things he said later on.. I missed those days.
You will be missed!! I loved watching him and reading his books. So sad that he didn't get to enjoy his retirement. Such a wonderful and interesting person.
I felt compassion for Rooney. Morley Safer interviewed him and he admitted that he was scared of his coming death. It is a terrible thing to die without hope.
funny ...with witts, very human and expressive.....and with a crticial sense of humor so fine.. the best thing to watch entirely 60 minutes was to know that Andy rooney was so unique and to best closure "we will be back next week with another edition of cbs 60 minutes"
: The world lost a good man today with the passing of Andy Rooney. His essays on 60 minutes were sometimes serious and sometimes not. But, they all made a point and usually made me laugh. As a tribute to him I think CBS (60 Minutes) should consider running his essays again as "Encore performances" so to speak. I would certainly watch them and I know millions of other people would too.
@protochris He never went out of his way to call the people "imbeciles" He merely made it clear that he disagreed. What you said, the day after the man died, was unnecessary and hurtful to those who respected this man. That is not something that one says about the recently deceased. Of all people, a man of faith should understand that.
The absolute last of Americans that i can think of that have a head that is screwed on straight. Andy had common sense which is not so common these days, and the wisdom to know when and where to say and use it. He had balls enough not to care what anyone thought or if they agreed. Which whether or not we did he was still usually right.
@whatisdrunkal I was speaking of the hypothetical, I also used the hypothetical he/she was well. Ease up, this is a blog, it's not his obituary, it was his final tv sign off.
@protochris I wasn't looking for an excuse from you, I just want you to know that criticizing and insulting a man who merely spoke his mind and stayed true to himself and especially never harmed anyone is wrong and you should know better.
Then God should have made us all robots and denied free will, instead, he made us in his image-being able to freely understood what is good, and giving us the freedom to do it.
@protochris ...." Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not wiliing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh Evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" -Epicurus
@MrGojags ...as opposed to non Christians who spew hatred on people who don't think the way they do about God. Hatred and bigotry are faults of humanity not God; no religion or philosophy has a monopoly on them. Secular atheism is especially not immune from those faults-remember communism, naziism? Wow!, what a wonderful thing to look forward to- being alive in someone's mind. I'd rather bend a knee to my creator.
@protochris Andy Rooney was a strong supporter of black rights. He even was arrested for sitting in the back of a segregated bus in protest. You and your need to insult people who do not agree with religion is one of the fundamental issues with religion. You appear to be christian, so let me tell you this. John 13:34
@samvansomething I'll bet I'm insulted far more for my faith, then those who do not share it. Andy saw no problem insulting people of faith during their lifetime, including blacks. I'm only critical of the man for denouncing those who didn't agree with him.
@protochris Look at at your last sentence; "If God is real?" You don't sound so convinced yourself. If you can't understand why calling someone a fool just moments after he has passed then I have nothing more to discuss with you.
@protochris ....One may argue that those who waste their time waiting on a mythological being, to tell them what to do their whole life, are the true fools. BTW....I know MANY people who say that they are Good, loving Christians that spew hatred about other races, and gay people. I hope that he isn't on his knees worshipping God for all eternity. How boring is that? I'd rather think that he is alive in the minds of many that admired him.
@whatisdrunkal Andy denied God during his lifetime, and also ridiculed people of faith; for this he was a fool. He also ridiculed blacks and gays. Andy had an opinion about everyone; maybe that's partly why America liked him so much. I sure don't wish he is in hell. I hope he was wrong and is presently in the arms of a gracious and loving God.
"Writers don't retire, and I'll always be a writer"- Words for any writer to live by
RIP Andy
Andy Rooney
I always watched 60 minutes because of Andy Rooney at the end of the show.My wife and I watched the last show when we saw this then he dies about a month later we was shocked.
RIP he died five weeks later.
i always love to watch and listen to him,, he was a man of wisdom
Glenn Lall He had simple common sense. Something we can all have just choose not to use.
Imagine how lucky we were to have lived at a time when you could see both Mr. Rodgers and Andy Rooney on TV. People like that helped us keep our sanity and were our national touchstones.
I love this guy.... Watch him for years.... lots of wisdom here
His voice will always live on through 60 minutes. They should rerun all his segments from first to last
I always enjoy a good rant , and Andy was one of the best at it. He had a way of elevating the mundane, making us think, appreciate, question, or just laugh at ourselves, the world, or life. Sometimes he even made me cry. He never pretended to be anything other than what he is -- someone who finds the world a curious place, and isn't afraid to question it. I look forward to seeing what you do next, at 92!!
He had me watching 60 Minutes ever week with my parents from the age of 7, for years I watched the show just to see him, and when I was older I was glad I'd watched the show for so long, and will always be in debt to him for that gift. I'll miss seeing him every week.
Yes.A true GEM!!!!!
Andy Rooney is one of the few people I miss on TV, he was always the best, I sometimes watch re-runs from his old programs. Thank God for Andy! We miss him. I wonder what he would have to say about Covid and all the is happening around us.
Thank you for everything and Rest in Peace
I watched Andy every week for almost 30 years. I remember the last year or so he wasn't on much..I do remember being overseas in Guam in the mid 90's and Andy would come on and tell people he wasn't trimming his eyebrows ever. He was a lot of fun I'm glad he lived a long life.
That was a nice memory of Andy in Guam! I'd imagine a LOT of bushy hair would be falling on the table if they were trimmed.
When Andy retired from 60 Minutes so did the regular watchers under 75.
I would love to have his clarity of thought at 92. Going out, not addled or feeble, but spry and sharp.. This is better than all of the money, fame, tributes and I-phones in the world. RIP Mr. Rooney.
Thank you very much for showing great respect for such a highly respected man. Your showing this shows you and your station care about quality broadcasting. Thanks again. and Thank you Andy. You are greatly missed.
Good night , god bless and thank you for your contribution to the world. R.I.P. 🙏❤️👽👁
Andy, I'm of a mind that you will be able to read this somehow. I really appreciate all that you did for television, truth, and writing. I might add that your bit about the doctors prescribed "cup of strawberries" is my all time favorite
I miss him. Never another like him.
keisharicketts Andy Rooney made 60 minutes complete. Without him its like there is a void in the show.
I'm glad that he gave credit to his high school teacher for inspiring him to find his potential. Now that teachers are under attack in places like Ohio and Wisconin for being greedy and union thugs, its nice to know that they are appreciated for doing good things by people like Rooney who has done great things. I was never a fan of his grumpy style, but he did it his way and was old enough not to care about what others thought.
This is rare! You don't get to see masters go out gracefully like this all the time! And in a cut throat business like journalism.......Andy Rooney was truly a master of his craft!😎👊
Admired him for telling the truth..
U will be missed!!
I enjoyed watching him with my dad, then we talked about all the things he said later on.. I missed those days.
I don't know why but I thought of Andy today. What a impact he had on people.
You will be missed!! I loved watching him and reading his books. So sad that he didn't get to enjoy his retirement. Such a wonderful and interesting person.
rooney is a classy and respectable guy, 60 minutes will truly miss him and i wish him nothing but the best as he rides off into the sunset
I felt compassion for Rooney. Morley Safer interviewed him and he admitted that he was scared of his coming death. It is a terrible thing to die without hope.
And thus passes one of the brightest stars in our time leaving behind wisdom for the ages.
funny ...with witts, very human and expressive.....and with a crticial sense of humor so fine.. the best thing to watch entirely 60 minutes was to know that Andy rooney was so unique and to best closure "we will be back next week with another edition of cbs 60 minutes"
Rest in peace, Andy. Your essays and the way you spoke your mind will live always in our hearts.
He looks and sounds very good for a 92 year old. Thats how I dream of leaving this earth
I didn't expect him to last too long without his show, but this came as a surprise: R.I.P. Andy!
Going to miss him. Hope he gets well.
He spoke his mind
R.I.P
Andy was the main reason I watched 60 minutes.
Before I became interested in news I watched 60 Minutes because of Andy Rooney - Rest in peace sir, you will be missed.
Rest in peace - one will miss you very much.
I miss ole' Andy.
There will be many to come after you; however, there would only be one Andy Rooney...no copy cats..RIP Mr. Rooney thank you for your essay of truth
RIP
this world is so cruel
R.I.P. Andy Rooney. Lots of laughs with your final commentaries.
Rest in peace, Andy. I aspire to be a writer one day, and I only hope that I can be as great as you one day.
I miss this guy.
RIP, Andy Rooney.
Bottom line. You are liked and respected. 👍
R.I.P. Andy
: The world lost a good man today with the passing of Andy Rooney. His essays on 60 minutes were sometimes serious and sometimes not. But, they all made a point and usually made me laugh. As a tribute to him I think CBS (60 Minutes) should consider running his essays again as "Encore performances" so to speak. I would certainly watch them and I know millions of other people would too.
More please, I miss his intelligent expose'
Rest in Peace Mr. Rooney. We will miss you!
Seriously, who 'Disliked' this, and why?
Reading your comment 9 years later wondering the same thing.
It's such a shame he passed away, he'll be missed. :( RIP
R.I.P Andy Rooney
@protochris He never went out of his way to call the people "imbeciles" He merely made it clear that he disagreed. What you said, the day after the man died, was unnecessary and hurtful to those who respected this man. That is not something that one says about the recently deceased. Of all people, a man of faith should understand that.
(** are my paraphrase marks.) I think my favorite ones he did were *how much of a product is in the box, bottle, etc.* and “the size of paper towels”.
That man certainly had a bushy eyebrows.
R.I.P Mr. Andy Rooney
RIP Andy.
RIP Mr. Rooney
R.I.P. You are missed.
I like Andy. 🤗
Today Commemorates Andy Rooney's 100th Birthday
i miss him
Love him!.RIP Andy!. :-)
The absolute last of Americans that i can think of that have a head that is screwed on straight. Andy had common sense which is not so common these days, and the wisdom to know when and where to say and use it. He had balls enough not to care what anyone thought or if they agreed. Which whether or not we did he was still usually right.
Andy Rooney you were not liked............you were loved.
R.I.P
damn that's a shame. I really liked watching him on 60minutes,basically the only reason I ever watched that show:/
R.I.P. Rooney
Andy passed away the same day & month my husband did in 1965. Two great men taken away. So sad. They are now resting in peace until Christ returns.
A storybook ending to a life well lived.
@whatisdrunkal I was speaking of the hypothetical, I also used the hypothetical he/she was well.
Ease up, this is a blog, it's not his obituary, it was his final tv sign off.
so sad Andy Rooney is the man why are all the great interviewers leaving Larry King, Regis , Rooney
@vandraiss I AGREE I WAS A FAN OF HIS COMMENTARY, DEFINITELY A GOOD DUDE
@protochris I wasn't looking for an excuse from you, I just want you to know that criticizing and insulting a man who merely spoke his mind and stayed true to himself and especially never harmed anyone is wrong and you should know better.
rip :(
Rest in Peace! Your acerbic views will be missed.
Rip :(
ARG - 0:19 3:12
@samvansomething The man berated people of faith, like so many others in the media.
Those who disagree should be free to speak their mind too.
Then God should have made us all robots and denied free will, instead, he made us in his image-being able to freely understood what is good, and giving us the freedom to do it.
@protochris ...." Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not wiliing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh Evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" -Epicurus
RIP
@hihellohowareyou1000 I think you must've missed the occupy rally today. I saw a tent with your name on it.
@MrGojags ...as opposed to non Christians who spew hatred on people who don't think the way they do about God. Hatred and bigotry are faults of humanity not God; no religion or philosophy has a monopoly on them. Secular atheism is especially not immune from those faults-remember communism, naziism? Wow!, what a wonderful thing to look forward to- being alive in someone's mind. I'd rather bend a knee to my creator.
@letsrollchargers "I've been paid to say what's on my mind on television."
@protochris Andy Rooney was a strong supporter of black rights. He even was arrested for sitting in the back of a segregated bus in protest. You and your need to insult people who do not agree with religion is one of the fundamental issues with religion. You appear to be christian, so let me tell you this. John 13:34
@samvansomething I'll bet I'm insulted far more for my faith, then those who do not share it. Andy saw no problem insulting people of faith during their lifetime, including blacks. I'm only critical of the man for denouncing those who didn't agree with him.
Quite the man ha was...
@protochris Look at at your last sentence; "If God is real?" You don't sound so convinced yourself. If you can't understand why calling someone a fool just moments after he has passed then I have nothing more to discuss with you.
If I was Rooney I'd always be sucking that dip in the middle of his top lip....lke it was a nipple or something
@NoFaceNowThatsAce What a rather fake thing to say.
@protochris ....One may argue that those who waste their time waiting on a mythological being, to tell them what to do their whole life, are the true fools. BTW....I know MANY people who say that they are Good, loving Christians that spew hatred about other races, and gay people. I hope that he isn't on his knees worshipping God for all eternity. How boring is that? I'd rather think that he is alive in the minds of many that admired him.
@samvansomething Just look at the rants of hatred on this blog by those who disagree with me.
@hihellohowareyou1000 Refrain from sending me your hate mail!
engage in conversation with those who share your twisted views.
@whatisdrunkal Andy denied God during his lifetime, and also ridiculed people of faith; for this he was a fool.
He also ridiculed blacks and gays. Andy had an opinion about everyone; maybe that's partly why America liked him so much. I sure don't wish he is in hell. I hope he was wrong and is presently in the arms of a gracious and loving God.
His commentaries were always a swift kick to the nuts. The guy was not funny and his eyebrows always disturbed me
RIP