Monday, December 29, 2014

CNN’s Don Lemon Makes ‘Worst of Journalism’ List for 2014



"I don’t watch CNN anymore, but I’m very familiar with Don Lemon from all the times he’s appeared on conservative news sites seeking to correct something he said.

"According to The Hollywood Reporter, lots of people have noticed Lemon’s work:
CNN’s Don Lemon Named to ‘Worst Journalism of 2014′ List
Don Lemon has picked up a dubious honor: ranking in a Columbia Journalism Review fellow’s list of the “worst journalism” of 2014.
The anchor has made headlines throughout the year for controversial moments during his tenure as a CNN newsroom anchor.
In a post written by David Uberti, the CJR fellow makes a case for why Lemon deserves to be ranked along with other missteps in journalism over the past year.
 As one of the most recognizable anchors on CNN, Don Lemon has helped lead the cable network’s coverage of the biggest stories of the year. Live television is exceedingly difficult to produce, of course, but Lemon’s gaffes this year offer a case study in how to choose words wisely — or not,” Uberti wrote.

"The fine folks at Twitchy think they may have uncovered the reason for Lemon’s new distinction:" ...
 
 http://comicallyincorrect.com/2014/03/27/media-black-hole/

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