The Aughts

As the face of media evolves, it's important to honor the figures who helped define, shape and set the standards in their industries. These are some of the most prominent members of the media who passed away over the past 10 years.  Take a look back with some snippets from their respective New York Times obituaries.

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Panel Nerds Extra! I was ecstatic last night when I read that Presidents Bush and Clinton would be participating in a panel this spring. As I read more about it, I grew surprised and a bit skeptical. As a regular columnist covering New York City panels, I've grown to expect that the speakers will reveal extremely little. So when I read that the presidents would "square off," I wondered what that actually meant. Not because I don't think the two men have much to say; rather, I questioned what they actually would say. Would they be critical of each other? Would Bush blame Clinton for leaving him with unresolved issues, and would Clinton, in turn, point whatever blame back on his successor? Billed as a match of a lifetime, this event promised more than I expected it would deliver. (more...)

Who: Sidney Lumet & Jenny Lumet, moderated by Joe Morgenstern

What: The Wall Street Journal’s “Movie Night with the Lumets”

Where: Walter Reade Theatre

When: July 21, 2009

Thumbs: Way Down

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