Andy Rooney, satirist, journalist, and newsman died last night at the age of 92. He had been a member of the 60 Minutes team for over thirty years and his segments at the end of the show were always the highlight of the episodes for me. My father and I watched 60 Minutes every Sunday when I was a child and I distinctly remember feeling disappointed every time Andy Rooney wasn’t on a particular week. At that age, his humor often went over my head as his dry wit occupied an intellectual level few children reach (not even avaricious readers like me). I don’t think there was anything Rooney wouldn’t comment on and the subjects I remember covered everything from art to used cars. He was a great personality on TV and the whole news segment will feel his loss. His last appearance, his official retirement from 60 Minutes was only a month ago.

So long, Andy Rooney. I for one will miss you.

For those of you who have never seen him, watch the clips below and if you like it, go YouTube hunting. There are a lot more where these came from.