Joe Cummings: The Overnight Man
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Channel: Media Burn Archive · 2010 · People & Blogs
Help us caption and translate this video on Amara.org: http://www.amara.org/en/v/B1ok/ Some of our favorite video treasures feature Joe Cummings, a legendary Chicago newsman and a genuine character on the air and in real life. He was a street-smart wisecracking reporter for WBBM radio who fearlessly chased the stories for more than 20 years. We have put together some of our favorite segments with Joe, from 1978-1998, beginning with Tom Weinberg's documentary The Overnight Man. Joe tracks down police officers, firefighters, and late night witnesses to get the scoop on the city he loved. After retiring from radio, Joe dedicated himself to being a part of TV shows for and about everyday people, such as Chicago Slices, Wild Chicago, and THE 90's--"the way TV should be." For more Joe, watch the full 30 minute version of Overnight Man at Media Burn: http://mediaburn.org/Video-Preview.128.0.html?&uid=4655 Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/B1ok/
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