TV news pioneer John McLaughlin dies at 89
by Xeni Jardin from on (#1QQMK)
John McLaughlin has died, at 89. The host of a long-running political TV chat show was once a Jesuit priest, and also wrote speeches for President Richard M. Nixon. He was a conservative provocateur with a "pugnacious style" on his political chat show, and sometimes interrupted his guests or yelled "Wronnng!" in response to their commentary. (more")