Discuss the journalists here!

Boy, that Jonathan Lemire sure is a cutie-pie...

I loved the way the reporters "were" - no posturing here by anyone. Real news by real people. Just the way I like it. It was cool to see the faces behind the names I see in the paper each day. You guys & gals rock!

Im quite excited about this show, considering my grandfather worked for the News for close to 50 years. What I would love to have seen, however, was some photographers as part of the show. You gotta love when they can get the ungettable!

My husband, still alive, also worked for the Daily News. Years ago. I am a journo and I don't think this series, so far, has captured the tension of a news room. Let's see what the second episode looks like.

Are you kidding? The whole thing was sanitized for TV. Real journalistics and editors don't talk this way. Making sausage, as a real reporter, is far more ugly before it comes out of the meat grinder. I'm glad that your illusions were not shattered. But that is what they are: illusions.

From the first episode, I have worshipped the doggedness of the irrepressible Kerry Burke. I'd give my right arm for his unique mixture of tenacity and fresh, intelligent approach to each assignment, tempered with this amazing ability to be sweetly respectful of his interviewees. He's taught me a great deal about the biz by his example. I adore the show -- it's my favorite program this year -- and I hope it gets picked up for another season.

Question to all - Mr. Burke pounds the pavement and retains enthusiasm about his work. Although I thoroughly enjoy listening to the other reporters/editors whine and strategize about beating their competitors, they all seem over-tired, on edge, jaded and in desperate need of a sunny spa weekend in Cabo. What they also all have in common is that they are crammed in small hovels cranking out stories on tight deadlines. Is part of the reason why Mr. Burke is so energized in his approach to assignments because he's out of the fishbowl most of the day? Another question - can anyone explain to me why a newsroom's floorplan is almost always an open space filled with heavy traffic when writing -- at least for me -- requires as little noise and interruption as possible for maximum concentration to produce good work?

I agree about Burke. He's a very likable and indefatigable (that's my big word for the day) guy, with a captivating Boston accent. I e-mailed him a few weeks ago to find out what he carries in his backpack (before the current video was added to the site) and he promptly responded. He is an intense competitor who has a knack for getting sources to open up -- a great combination. I think his sunny disposition is due to his obvious love of his job. As far as the newsroom, yes, that's the way newsrooms are laid out. I work in one and actually enjoy the noise and tumult -- I guess I'm used to it. It gets the adrenaline going, that's for sure. Some staffers would prefer some peace and quiet, but, for the most part, reporters and editors are a loud bunch and need the open interaction.

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