I miss Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose has an interview program on PBS that I watch with great frequency. There's no set to speak of, no commercial breaks, just Charlie and his guests and discussion. He interviews some of the most amazing people in the world. World leaders to artists to scientists to actors to journalists, he interviews them all. Simply watching the program makes me feel intelligent. This man gives a mean interview.

Sadly, Charlie underwent emergency heart surgery in France a month or two ago and he has had different guest hosts sitting in for him since his departure. It has illustrated, all too clearly, that Charlie is a master of his craft. The subsequent programs since his depature have been lackluster and lacking the draw of Charlie's interview style. Even though the guests are still magnificent, there's no Charlie. One gets the feeling that he approaches every interview like a master chef, meticulously preparing and planning every question like a savored ingredient in his perfect interview recipe. Thankfully, he is back in New York and states that he hopes to be back on the air next month.

Hurry back Charlie, Hurry back! And in the meantime, just air repeats.

Cuidate.