Mr. Williams,I would like to tell you what a very nice man I think you are.I was the security officer that walked you on to the track before the Nascar Race on sat. night.I have always watched your news cast and thought you to be a good man now I know you are.When the other officer told you the gate was only for outbound traffic only now,you asked very nicely asked if there was another way you could take to pit road,I had my back turned but knew your voice as soon as I heard it.I was so star struck I couldn't say your name all I could say to the other officer was,I know you,I know him,I know you,come with me.We deal with alot of people who when told you can't go here or there,or do this or that,get very rude and beligerant ,beginning with DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM. I was very impressed that someone of you stature was kind and understanding to us doing our job.I'm so happy that meeting you didn't change my opinion of you.Thank you for being just as you seem on the news.

Here are some of the great things that happened on Nightly News last week:

Saturday Oct. 8--Nightly News did not air because obviously college football was more important (more profitable) to the NBC weasels.
Sunday Oct. 9--Nightly News aired a 25-second story on Paul McCartney's wedding and a 2:20 story on the Michael Jackson tribute concert because viewers like entertainment stories and they help the ratings. As usual, the final story of the night was a football story (about NFL refs) because Nightly News cares more about promoting their Sunday Night Football (which follows the broadcast) than about actual news. It's hard to imagine how anyone at Nightly News can look at themselves in a mirror without feeling a deep sense of shame over their relentless and shameless promotion of football at the expense of real news.
Monday Oct. 10--Brian began the broadcast with a four-minute story on women and vitamins. Seriously, Brian? You need four minutes to tell this story? Any other news broadcast could have told it in thirty seconds. A story on the "Occupy Wall Street" protests showed a close-up of a little girl picking her nose and eating it (at minute 9). This is what Nightly News shows during dinnertime? Do any of the producers actually bother to watch what they put on the air? We also saw another 25-second story about Paul McCartney's wedding, which was identical to Sunday's story. Did we really need to see this again? Then Brian used the phrase "richly rewarded" twice in 15 seconds--first in a story about the new iPhone 4S and then moments later in a promo for the next story. For someone whose job involves communicating, Brian doesn't seem to have a very broad command of the English language. The final story of the night was a silly piece about a pizza parlor owner who begged his customers to frequent his restaurant so he wouldn't go out of business. There was absolutely no reason for this story to air on a news broadcast. But then again, that's true of most Nightly News stories.
Tuesday Oct. 11--We saw a riveting piece about Michelle Obama joining some kids for jumping jacks on the White House lawn, "led by our friend Al Roker". Wow, that was awesome. Then it was time for Brian to once again pander to the people in Detroit: "We thought this needed to be said--these are good days for our friends in Detroit." He then proceeded to kvell over the recent success of the Lions, Tigers and Red Wings. Brian's rule: When you have nothing important to say, pander. And he used the phrase "our friend(s)" twice in 15 seconds. Next, Brian said that some photos of Martian sand dunes remind him a lot of the Jersey Shore. I guess--if the Jersey Shore is a vast wasteland of nothingness. After that, he showed us a video of a South African antelope knocking a guy off his bicycle. Three times. Because Brian is all about hard news. The final story of the night was a "Making A Difference" piece about "Reach Out and Read", a program that encourages military parents to read to their kids, either in person or on recorded DVDs. Yeah, we know, because Nightly News already did this story about 18 months ago. On the 3/22/10 broadcast, they did a story about "United Through Reading", an organization that produces DVD recordings of deployed military parents reading to their kids. It's bad enough that Nightly News showed this story once. But twice? Neither story had even a scintilla of news value. Here's what Brian said after the story: "As we honor the service of everyone in uniform." It's sad that Brian still doesn't understand the role of a news broadcast. A news broadcast is supposed to report important stories taking place across the country and around the world. It is NOT supposed to "honor" any person or entity. News is supposed to be objective. But Brian doesn't care. He does what he wants. So as a ratings gimmick, he's turned Nightly News into the propaganda arm of the U.S. Military in order to pander to the rah-rah gung-ho ultrapatriotic feelings of viewers. I'm waiting for Brian to start chanting "USA! USA!" Shameful.
Wednesday Oct. 12--While presenting the results of a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, the producers spelled "disapprove" as "dissaprove". A story about Herman Cain identified him in a graphic as "Hermain" Cain. A story about domestic violence in Topeka, Kansas misidentified a victim of domestic abuse. In other words, business as usual for the Nightly News producers. We then got 80 seconds on all the places Michelle Obama sneaks out to shop at (did Brian really pronounce Target as "Tar-JAY"?) and 20 seconds on the new Girl Scout merit badges. Fascinating!
Thursday Oct. 13--In a story about the "Occupy Wall Street" protests, a Nightly News graphic misspelled Rep. John Larson's first name as "Jon". A story about Kodak's struggles to stay relevant included Paul Simon singing "Kodachrome" and a clip from "Mad Men"--for no other reason than because Brian likes Paul Simon and "Mad Men". It must be really great to have your own news broadcast where you can include anything you like in any story. Brian then spent 25 seconds telling us about the upcoming price increase in peanut butter. Any breaking news about jelly? A story about British Prime Minister David Cameron saying that women should be allowed to succeed to the British throne was just an excuse to show some video of Will & Kate's wedding. The final story was about the Royal Wedding in Bhutan because the NBC News research department has informed Brian that any story about any royal event will generate big ratings.
Friday Oct. 14--A story about Pres. Obama and South Korean President Lee touring a GM plant in Michigan showed Mr. Lee wearing a Detroit Tigers cap, obviously as a way to pander to the locals. Wait a second--pandering to people in Detroit is Brian's job! Who does Lee think he is? The nerve of him. Brian then spent 37 seconds telling us the important news that in 1988 George H.W. Bush considered Clint Eastwood as his running mate. Brian could have dug deeper--was Sylvester Stallone ever considered? After that, Brian narrated a 30-second video of a toddler playing with an iPad. Is there any discernible difference between Nightly News and the Animal Planet show "Puppies vs. Babies"? Clearly, no. The final story of the night was about Michelle Obama--"The First Lady of Fashion". Puh-LEEZE. This is ridiculous. But again, since the research department told Brian that she's great for ratings, he puts her on the broadcast as often as possible. She's like American royalty!

I see we now have NBC news anchors reporting news from occupy wall street and at the same time, helping craft their demands and messaging. I did not realize that is what the modern day news orginizations were for.

Just read a report that Obama has sent the troops into Uganda to protect George Soros's oil investments. Is that not the reason we gave Brazil 2 billion dollars for their deep water oil exploration while we are not allowed to drill. Obama really knows how to take care of his friends.

Good Evening Mr.Williams, a fine broadcast this evening as always.

First of all the report by Mr.Lewis about the horrible and tragic race car crash that caused the death of Dan Wheldon. So very young at the age of 33yrs old and leaving a wife and two young sons. Just heartwrenching and ones thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Seeing the crash on the track with 15 cars involved was awful. And as many race drivers and annoucers stated it was the worst crash of cars on a track. It was heatbreaking to hear from his father speaking about his love of his family and the sport of racing. Being a true champion. Safety improvements could very well be made as a result of this terrible crash and not having these type of cars race on an oval track. Only time will tell. It is extremely tragic and sad.

The report by Mara Schiavocampo from Manhattan about the Occupy Wall Street movement seemed to show the growing support all over the nation and world for this movement. It is incredible it has lasted a month and receiving supplies and money to keep the message going strong. It will be interesting to see how the movement develops in the coming weeks and months.

The report by Lisa Myers about a shortage of chemotherapy medications was disturbing and how it threatens so many people's lives. Hearing how some parents must drive hours to get the proper medicine and treatment for their children striken with cancer was inexusable. Then the companies hiking up the prices of the medicines is so completely inexusable and so very wrong. One hopes that every patient in need of these medications will have the ability to receive the proper treatment. Prolonging peoples lives.

The piece by Mr.Mott about the firefighter in Boston who caught the little boy from the burning building was truly inspirational. Bravery of firefighters. Heroes. Saving Lives Everyday.

Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!

Be Well Everyone!

Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard!

Take Extra,Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!

Lisa

Still can't believe in the story about cell phone carriers alerting you to when you'll receive additional charges that the teenage girl sent 10,000 texts in one months time, well, actually I guess I can. Although her Dad said he smashed her phone, he's still accountable for payment. Just reminds me of the age old wish that all parents have for their children, "just wait till you have kids of your own", no truer have ever been spoken, which is why I have no kids of my own.

i was very happy to see the seasonal caramel apple wraps when i went shopping. since i am always curious to see where things are from, i was pleasantly surprised to see that they are from concord foods at 10 minuteman way, brockton, ma:-) they are a delicious treat and a wonderful escape from all of the crazy news that is going on in the world and all of the craziness in general right outside your front door! best, anna martina

Danica Patrick is sure as hell glad she is going to NASCAR.

The safest race cars on the planet.

She lifted just before that Indy Car fiasco.