Rubin’s Reporting

Brian Lowry doesn’t get it (“The News Schmooze: Show-Biz Reporting,” Feb. 2).

I watch the KTLA Morning News almost every morning. Why? Because I get the news and I get entertained. It’s not dull. It’s not the same every half-hour. The “team” has a genuine rapport with their audience and you feel like part of the family. You laugh with them, but they can and do handle serious news when needed.

Now about Sam Rubin. Yup, his voice does crack--every day. He doesn’t have the silver-throat-broadcaster-clone syndrome. Celebrities actually enjoy being interviewed by Sam and they want to come back. He covers and delivers show biz.

By the way, Lowry talks about Rubin’s “flair for self-promotion.” Ever watch Fox?

DON YOUNGER

Agoura Hills

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I agree wholeheartedly with Lowry’s assessment of Sam Rubin as a clownish self-promoter. In fact, I would have gone further, questioning Rubin’s competence as a broadcaster. It amazes me that a person with such limited communication skills is able to remain employed in broadcasting.

GREGORY HARRIS

Los Angeles