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Politics | 08/13/2008 5:00 pm

'Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House' Sneak Preview (video)

A legend in political reporting, Helen Thomas has covered every president since John F. Kennedy, earning the nickname “First Lady of the Press.” Now in her 80s, the venerable journalist sits down for an in-depth, one-on-one interview with award-winning director Rory Kennedy. In her own words, Thomas reflects back on her modest upbringing by illiterate immigrant parents, through her storied career and the distinct personalities and foibles of the presidents she has covered, to some of the scandals that have rocked the White House over the years. "Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House" debuts Monday, August 18 (9:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Click here to read an exclusive Q & A with Helen Thomas and Liz Smith.

"Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House" is produced by Rory Kennedy, Liz Garbus and Jack Youngelson; directed by Rory Kennedy; line produced by Amy Shatsky; story editor, Mark Bailey; director of photography, Tom Hurwitz; editor, Sari Gilman.  For HBO:  supervising producer, Jacqueline Glover; executive producer, Sheila Nevins.

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26 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

Buh- Bye
Helen Thomas is a national treasure.
By Buh- Bye on 08/17/2008 10:50 am
Diana T
I wish I had HBO. I won’t be able to see this. Our local paper today(8-17-08) featured this broadcast on its front page. Helen Thomas is a native of Winchester, Ky…about 25 miles from here. She is one of the last bastions of objective and reliable journalism that I can think of.
By Diana T on 08/17/2008 1:10 pm
Rho
I’ll be watching, that’s for sure.
By Rho on 08/17/2008 6:32 pm
Maurine H
I’m looking forward with great anticipation to Helen Thomas’ interview; I’ll bet we’ll hear a few revelations. Helen Thomas knows DC inside and out and has been one of its finest journalists for decades. I found the clip and her remarks about Pres. Reagan to be especially fascinating. It was general knowledge among some of those who worked in Sacramento during his governorship that he was, even then, having lapses of memory. When he went on to become President the fact that he took his marching orders from his advisors is not at all surprising.
By Maurine H on 08/17/2008 9:41 pm
Sharon Lee
When the women of history are named, Helen Thomas will be at the top of the list. Her outspoken and courageous stands have given us all reason to step back and think. What a gal!!
By Sharon Lee on 08/17/2008 10:56 pm
theCHEROKEErose
helen…you are one of the greats…i have watched you since i was cognizant enough to realize you were the sharpest, most incisive reporter i had ever seen…love the way you go for the throat..love the way you make george squirm by having to come face to face with himself…dont love the way he negated you to the bottom of the pile because of it…it is an even draw between you and liz as to who i love best…go, girl!!!
By theCHEROKEErose on 08/18/2008 9:48 am
My Two Cents
I would love to see the HBO interview too ! I have always loved the questions she asked. She is a great journalist and a treasure ! We need more women like her.
By My Two Cents on 08/18/2008 1:50 pm
K O
I just finished watching “Thank You, Mr. President” on HBO, and am filled with the same level of sadness I felt when Walter Cronkite left his anchor position. When we need her most, I fear we’ll never see another like her. I hope our daughters and nieces dare to go into journalism, and restore the stature of the profession to the standard to which Ms. Thomas dared to elevate it throughout her outstanding career. May we always ask the difficult questions, and stand firm until we are answered.
By K O on 08/18/2008 11:51 pm
Maurine H
Kitty, I just watched the program, too, and I felt a kind of despair. Helen Thomas made the point several times that the press was not meeting its own standards and was no longer serving the public as it should. Asking the President, over and over, all the tough questions whose answers we’re entitiled to hear is what she did so well. I join you in hoping that there are some courageous young journalists-in-training who will become our next generation of Helen Thomas’ s. My only criticism of the program was that it was far too brief. I know that Ms. Thomas has much more to say.
By Maurine H on 08/19/2008 12:25 am
K O
Hi Maurine, Ditto. Could have watched that for another hour. What a role model! I’d give ANYTHING for her to moderate a debate between the Presidential candidates.
By K O on 08/19/2008 12:13 pm
Jozie Lee
Excellent interview with Helen Thomas. We enjoyed every moment.
By Jozie Lee on 08/22/2008 8:24 am
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