I travel so much on stories, so I don’t take vacation much, but one place I go back to again and again is my ranch.
“I travel so much on stories, so I don’t take vacation much, but one place I go back to again and again is my ranch.” … Read More
I believe that young people are looking for answers to the big questions just like everyone else, and that they respect intelligent comment to help guide them through tough times.
“I believe that young people are looking for answers to the big questions just like everyone else, and that they respect intelligent comment to help … Read More
I never wanted to retire. I wanted to kind of shift my work pattern so I could stay fresh and invigorated, and use the experience that I had gained in 30 years, but in a slightly different direction.
“I never wanted to retire. I wanted to kind of shift my work pattern so I could stay fresh and invigorated, and use the experience … Read More
I have an affinity for Africa, especially East Africa, and Kansas looks very much like that.
“I have an affinity for Africa, especially East Africa, and Kansas looks very much like that.” Bill Kurtis
On my football field, I know what bliss is. My team cuddles more than the missus. We won’t inject drugs, just oodles of hugs. I warm up my team with some kisses.
“On my football field, I know what bliss is. My team cuddles more than the missus. We won’t inject drugs, just oodles of hugs. I … Read More
People from small towns have to have their edges roughed up to get along in the world. But as a street reporter, you learn quickly.
“People from small towns have to have their edges roughed up to get along in the world. But as a street reporter, you learn quickly.” … Read More
I think I’m so old I’m in. We call it the ‘Tony Bennett Syndrome.’ For some reason, young people think I’m cool.
“I think I’m so old I’m in. We call it the ‘Tony Bennett Syndrome.’ For some reason, young people think I’m cool.” Bill Kurtis
I’ve been producing documentaries on global warming for 20 years and have seen the early warnings of extreme weather events come true.
“I’ve been producing documentaries on global warming for 20 years and have seen the early warnings of extreme weather events come true.” Bill Kurtis
In L.A., everyone is competing for the next job, and in New York, it’s pretty much the same thing: competing for a better job.
“In L.A., everyone is competing for the next job, and in New York, it’s pretty much the same thing: competing for a better job.” … Read More
The most frightening interview I’ve ever done was with Dr. Lonnie Thompson of The Ohio State University on the subject of global warming.
“The most frightening interview I’ve ever done was with Dr. Lonnie Thompson of The Ohio State University on the subject of global warming.” Bill … Read More
First of all, I’m a Midwesterner, being from Kansas, and Chicago is basically a big Midwestern cow town. It was built from the stockyards, and everyone is very friendly, and it’s at the edge of the tallgrass prairie. There’s just a good feel to it.
“First of all, I’m a Midwesterner, being from Kansas, and Chicago is basically a big Midwestern cow town. It was built from the stockyards, and … Read More
My personal philosophy is I’m running a 100-yard dash, and I haven’t reached the end.
“My personal philosophy is I’m running a 100-yard dash, and I haven’t reached the end.” Bill Kurtis
The one important thing you do as boss is you set the standard. The minute you go in and say ‘we’ll let it go this time,’ you set a new standard, which is lower. So you cannot do that.
“The one important thing you do as boss is you set the standard. The minute you go in and say ‘we’ll let it go this … Read More
Frontline’ does 10 news shows a year, so one a week is quite an undertaking.
“Frontline’ does 10 news shows a year, so one a week is quite an undertaking.” Bill Kurtis
You need a very good financial person to keep you honest, and to keep track of income and outgo.
“You need a very good financial person to keep you honest, and to keep track of income and outgo.” Bill Kurtis
Politics is still the No. 1 sport in town and the scoreboard shows the U.S. attorney’s office leading.
“Politics is still the No. 1 sport in town and the scoreboard shows the U.S. attorney’s office leading.” Bill Kurtis
There’s room for a diversity of ages on television.
“There’s room for a diversity of ages on television.” Bill Kurtis
Why die on Mars when you can live in South Dakota? South Dakota, you can live here.
“Why die on Mars when you can live in South Dakota? South Dakota, you can live here.” Bill Kurtis
A journalist enjoys a privileged position. In exchange for not being able to participate in the rough-and-tumble issues of a community, we are given license to observe it all, based on the understanding that we’ll tell everyone what happens fairly and squarely. That’s harder than it sounds.
“A journalist enjoys a privileged position. In exchange for not being able to participate in the rough-and-tumble issues of a community, we are given license … Read More
All vacations can come down to a few little moments – what do your remember when you’re alone, totally relaxed and taken out of yourself to appreciate this other world.
“All vacations can come down to a few little moments – what do your remember when you’re alone, totally relaxed and taken out of yourself … Read More