Monday, July 30, 2007
Broadcaster Tom Snyder Dies At 71 - Entertainment News Story - KNBC | Los Angeles
Broadcaster Tom Snyder Dies At 71 - Entertainment News Story - KNBC Los Angeles: "His catch phrase for the show was: 'Fire up a colortini, sit back, relax, and watch the pictures, now, as they fly through the air.' Snyder smoked throughout his show, the cigarette cloud swirling around him during interviews.
He gained more fame when Dan Ackroyd lampooned him in the early days of Saturday Night Live.
In 1995, he returned to late night television as the host of 'The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder' on CBS. The program followed David Letterman's 'Late Show' until 1998, when Snyder was replaced by Craig Kilborn."
Just thinking of him the other day, this was so interesting and, well, sad to see. Snyder was a casual professional, something I quite enjoy in people. His show was really simple, kind of similar in set design to Charlie Rose. He was the always smiling, jovial late night guy whose personality made up for some of his guests' lacking. I have since quite missed his show, and wish his family well.
He gained more fame when Dan Ackroyd lampooned him in the early days of Saturday Night Live.
In 1995, he returned to late night television as the host of 'The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder' on CBS. The program followed David Letterman's 'Late Show' until 1998, when Snyder was replaced by Craig Kilborn."
Just thinking of him the other day, this was so interesting and, well, sad to see. Snyder was a casual professional, something I quite enjoy in people. His show was really simple, kind of similar in set design to Charlie Rose. He was the always smiling, jovial late night guy whose personality made up for some of his guests' lacking. I have since quite missed his show, and wish his family well.
