John McLaughlin dead at 89, hosted 'The McLaughlin Group' since 1982

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ^ | Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 8:58 PM | http://www.nydailynews.com/authors?author=Don-Kaplan

[Mr. K]

John McLaughlin, the stalwart political commentator who created television’s “McLaughlin Group,” died Tuesday at his home in Virginia. He was 89.

His death came less than two days after he missed the first episode of his show in 34 years.

“As a former Jesuit priest, teacher, pundit and news host, John touched many lives,” the show’s producers wrote on Facebook.

“For 34 years, ‘The McLaughlin Group’ informed millions of Americans. Now he has said bye bye for the last time, to rejoin his beloved dog, Oliver, in heaven. He will always be remembered.”

[NutCrackerBoy]

A heck of a good guitar player, too.

[GT Vander]

My first introduction to politics was via this show way back in the early 80’s. Disliked Clift from the first time, she was just shrill and panic stricken. Didn't miss it for a couple of years, help form much of my political opinions and positions as well as inspire me to greater study.

He will be missed.

[Larry Lucido]

RIP

[Larry Lucido]

Agreed.

[Clutch Martin]

There was never a better show to demonstrate the liberal mindset.

I still miss Bill Buckley.

[Scrambler Bob]

Clarance is as bad as Elinore. Just not as loud.