Heck, I remember the originals, Tom Braden on the Left and Pat Buchanan on the Right...it was a pretty interesting show then...but now I don't even watch the Communist News Network at all...
Yes, I used to love the early days of Crossfire with Pat and crochety old Tom Braden. It somehow seemed more interesting then. It was a much more humble show, with a simple set and no audience. I think that was part of the appeal.