Andy Rooney was an American radio and television writer best known for his weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney," a part of the CBS News program "60 Minutes" from 1978 to 2011.
Born on January 14, 1919, in Albany, New York, Andy Rooney attended The Albany Academy and later Colgate University, before being drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II.
Andy Rooney was married to Marguerite "Margie" Howard from 1942 until her death in 2004. Together, they had four children. Rooney was known for his straightforward and often curmudgeonly persona.
Rooney began his career in journalism during World War II as a correspondent for the Stars and Stripes newspaper. He joined CBS in 1949 and became a household name with his segment on "60 Minutes," where he provided commentary on a wide range of topics.
Andy Rooney won four Emmy Awards for his work on "60 Minutes" and received a Writers Guild of America award for his television writing. He also published numerous books and columns over his career.
Rooney faced several controversies throughout his career, including accusations of making racist and homophobic comments. These incidents led to temporary suspensions from CBS but did not significantly affect his long-standing role on "60 Minutes."
Besides "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney," he authored numerous books such as "Common Nonsense" and "Years of Minutes," which compiled his essays and commentaries from "60 Minutes."
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