RIP Tom Snyder

John · Post by **John** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:52 am

Broadcaster Tom Snyder Dies At 71
His Smoke-Filled Interviews Were Late-Night Staple

SAN FRANCISCO -- Talk show host Tom Snyder, whose smoke-filled interviews were a staple of late night television, has died after a struggle with leukemia. He was 71.

Snyder died Sunday in San Francisco from complications associated with leukemia, his longtime producer and friend Mike Horowicz told The Associated Press on Monday.

Known for his improvised, casual style and robust laughter, Snyder conducted a number of memorable interviews as host of NBC's "The Tomorrow Show." Among his guests were John Lennon, Charles Manson and Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols.

http://www.knbc.com/entertainment/13779880/detail.html

PurpleMustReign · Post by **PurpleMustReign** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:33 am

I didn't realize he was that old. That's too bad.

vikingman · Post by **vikingman** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:25 pm

That is to bad. Now he can rest in peace.

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:35 pm

I will always remember him for his interview with Carl Sagan - and Dan Akroyd's impersonation of him while interviewing Mick Jagger

Post by **Kansas Viking** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:00 pm

Grew up watching Snyder. Akroyd's imitation was spot on. Snyder will be missed.