Television news demands maximum clownage in its neverending quest for ratings. Talk show host Glenn Beck has proven to the task. He can mug it up and pontificate at the drop of a hat. But a clip the other day indicated he’s a cut above the rest.
An economist was explaining why the economy was going in the tank. Midway through his presentation, he took a couple steps back and appeared woozy on his feet. “Passing out . . .” he muttered.
“Passing out? Really? You’re passing out?” Glenn asked.
“Ah . . . passing out . . .” The economist’s face turned yellow.
“Passing out? Are you sure? You’re passing out?” Glenn confirmed.
“Passing . . .” He staggered and slumped to the floor.
A lesser man would’ve panicked and cut to a commercial. Glenn Beck stayed with his guest. Cool as a cucumber, he reached out to cushion the poor man’s fall.
Glenn Beck took command at a moment of crisis. Glenn Beck is cool.
