Commentary Quote by Don Hewitt
“Let's give the conventions back to the politicians. If we think there's any news, we can tack it on afterward as commentary. But the conventions should be their show, not ours.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 60 Minutes founder Don Hewitt, 1970s
Media conventions should belong to politicians, not journalists, who should add commentary later.
In simple terms: Journalists should let politicians set the stage.
Let politicians shape conventions, then comment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debates
- news broadcasts
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should journalists intervene in political framing?
- What is the role of commentary?
Political narratives may dominate, limiting journalistic freedom.