Gene Burns, Michael Jackson

[Donna Halper]

What do you nice folks recall about the Gene Burns show?  How would 
you classify him-- rightie, moderate, liberal, or what?  I am trying 
to find an adjective or two that describes his show but it's been 
ages since I've heard him.  My recollection is that he was very 
well-informed and very down-to earth...

Similarly, do any of you recall Michael Jackson-- not the weird 
singer but the talk show host with the British accent?  I am working 
on a book about talk shows, as many of you know, and there are a 
couple of facts I need to nail down... . I only vaguely recall 
Jackson--- he was syndicated for a while, and when I heard him, he 
seemed to be a very civilized and literate talker-- no screaming or 
outrage.  Reminded me of Brudnoy a little bit, although I think their 
politics were different.  Am I recalling correctly?