Hang in there, Tom Snyder

DRUDGE is reporting that TV Talk Show veteran, Tom Snyder, has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia. You can find out more about Mr. Snyder and his current health issues at his official Colortini website. It's a worthy read, especially if you are a "Colortini" fan. I grew up watching Snyder and thoroughly enjoyed his entertaining manner. He was a hoot to watch regardless of your political slant. He did great interviews with out of the norm people.

Years ago he introduced me to the inimitable Quinten Crisp, who as I recall was a literary person who, to me, was more famous for being an "old drag queen." (Can you still say that?) Despite Mr. (?) Crisp's odd use of cosmetics, Snyder was always able to extract interesting information beyond his sexual aberrations (can you still say that?).

Jesuit Priest, Malachi Martin was an interesting and frequent guest of the Tomorrow Show. As a kid staying up late to watch Tom Snyder, I think I was more enamored with the interviewer and his style rather than the guests because he was able to "hook" me when even the guests were tedious. In the genre of TV interviewers, Tom Snyder has always been in a class by himself.

But, hey, he's still with us and doing quite well, as you'll see if you go to his site. We're pulling for you, Mr. Snyder. In fact, I think I'm going to pour up a Colortini right now and raise it to you sir! Be well.