John McCain, Sarah Palin: TV News Anchors

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: A tip of the hat to old friend and former Sun-Times TV critic P.J. Bednarski, who pointed out the striking parallel between the Republican ticket of John McCain and Sarah Palin and the stereotypical news anchor team. : "Think of all the newscasts that feature the avuncular old pro who's been at the station for years, teamed with the youthful, attractive female anchor," observed Bednarski, who's now executive editor of Broadcasting & Cable. : "He's the cranky, old salt who tells it like it is and jokes he can't figure out that 'My Friendbook,' let alone work that damn newfangled fax machine. She's the breath of fresh air who humors the old coot and draws in the women and younger demos. : "My intention, of course, is not to demean female anchors or older male anchors; the May-December anchor formula is well known. He teaches; she learns." : (FEDER/st)

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