TV pioneer Tom Snyder interviews Dennis Kucinich at Tony's

[knightschwartz]

Dennis would appear to have been a failure as mayor look at Cleveland today. Buchanan for president.

[gkaba369]

Paul/Kucinich 2012. Sign one of the online petitions asking for this.

[FOX8ROXS09]

Thank You Mr. Kucinich! You are a great man for working people!!!! The Problems you faced a still true on a Federal Level!! Keep sticking up for the working people

[CameronCourts]

Oh wow. He was really handsome.

He reminds me of Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt

[wdcsucks1]

flip flopper from the worse kind!!!

[nowellian]

Kucinich was right!

[blove03]

wat music is dis from and who sings it

[kellyrrice]

August 14, 1978

[Dagcatguy]

Decent man than and still decent. People of Ohio should be proud of his service to this country.

[humanizeLA]

Kucinich rocks!

[gymnastix]

Notice how Kucinich looked a little like actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt back here?

But what passes for "cute" in one's twenties often looks silly in one's sixties. Now Kucinich resembles a diminutive, Russian peasant.

[gymnastix]

I'm not partial to Kucinich's political philosophy, particularly on foreign policy, but I do thank you for uploading this as purely a piece of media history, because I was a fan of Tom Snyder's. This is great television, no matter what your political bent!

[gguerra3]

How does this guy get 26 minutes when everybody else gets 10?

[dannyf16]

Cleveland at that time was a very dynamic place. It was a potential Chicago (across the street from this diner is Lakewood, the most densely populated city between NY and Chicago)but also a potential Allentown. We know which way that has gone, even after the boom we had in the 90's.

Now I'm depressed.

[Colortinis]

gguerra3: There was a window of time in YouTube's history where people who set up producer accounts would not have a time limit. Some of those accounts are still around, like this one.

[gymnastix]

Just be grateful that these time limits don't uniformly exist, so we can get long chunks of video like this, without having to download in multiple segments!

[smellbob]

I lived in Akron, just south of Cleveland, at this time. Kucinich was in way over his head. He became a laughing stock. Some people think that he still is. All I can say is I remember the Cuyahoga river caught fire during his tenure. Kind of symbolic I think.

[gymnastix]

Yeah, I live in Boston, where back then we'd had our problems with desegregation, etc., but I remember Kucinich being covered in the national media back then, was called everything from "The Boy Mayor" to "Dennis the Menace."

From his laughable presidential campaigns, where he'd suggest things like creating a cabinet level "Secretary of Peace," America may now see what a flake Cleveland elected as its mayor back in the day!

But, hey, you've got the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Be proud of that.

[Tracymmo]

The Cuyahoga River caught fire in 1969, years before he was elected. And that wasn't the first time.

[josephhopkins1]

This is such a good interview. Kucinich has changed a bit since then. I really hope he gets back in congress on March 9th.

[jimviera]

Everybody in America should watch this interview. The guy is brilliant and it's clear, even here, why the mainstream media has essentially ignored his existence. Thanks for posting it.

[desertjournalonline]

Tom Snyder used to be syndicated on Main Stream Media way back when before they sold their souls to the devil.

[unconventionalmeans]

I bet Dennis just loved eating his meal..and being forced to inhale "ol' Tom's" cigarette smoke at the same time, huh? lol

Speaking of which...this video was from 1978 and you could kinda tell way back then that "ol' Tom" wasn't gonna live a very long life (he was only 71 when he died) just by listening to the hoarseness of his voice and the way he takes a deep, guttural-sounding breaths at the beginning of this video.

[Journeys2008]

What's amazing about this video to me: this is the only time I've ever seen any politician interviewed on national TV with an interview with Tom Snyder's stature, over breakfast in a regular ol' diner--where regular people are!!

[GoonRides]

Great interview. Tough questions from Snyder, honest answers from Kucinich.

[TheBobcatChannel]

I will definitely vote 4 Kucinich!

R.I.P. Tom Snyder

[Gramatan3000]

The is the best man for President.

People over Coperate profits.

[Nicoleiia]

this is bad quality...

[TheBobcatChannel]

it was taped in 1978, my friend. so yeah, the tape's quality is bad, but this is great find. LOL! LOL!

[Nicoleiia]

lol...my bad...ur right..

[TheBobcatChannel]

cool. :D

[TheBobcatChannel]

Terrific!

[DoctorSensitive]

Everybody spread the word that the polls are fake. They're trying to make it seem as if he has no chance. Tell everyone you know about this and tell them to tell everyone they know about it! Americans can't be this stupid. have faith and spread the word!

[jumbowhite]

Everyone needs to email the Nation magazine, who will announce their endorcement within the next few weeks.

[Jasonian77]

Today I saw Congressman Kucinich address the Arab American Institute's National Leadership Conference at the Double Tree Hotel in Detroit. He gave an electrifying speech straight that came from the heart. Had the room in the palm of his hand. It was quite amazing to see.

[kparcell]

yes, he's the real thing.

[KulaAShaker]

Kucinich the only candidate worthy of being President of US. Go Kucinich!!!

[bitterbetterbatter]

His campain office is still today like a block from where this video footage was shot. I ran into him at the marathon gas station down the street once, real nice guy. Good Luck with the election. :)

[Naturyl]

Tom Snyder was tough. You don't get journalism like that any more. But Dennis held his ground quite well. Kucinich is a great candidate.

[linguy22]

I am voting ONLY for Dennis Kucinich. I am voting with my heart, I am voting with my intellect, I am voting with my conscience. That is why I am voting for Dennis Kucinich!

[delite8]

Kucinich in 2008

I love you Dennis.

You're still a beacon of honor and equality.

[nanderson65]

Wow! Tom, Dennis and some fool jammin on the jazz archtop in the breaks.

Sounded like George Benson influence. What a rockin time. The 70's were all about change. That kinda got stolen when Reagan came to office. I remember in 79 there was a lot of hope and despair...but we knew something needed to happen. Glad to see Dennis still fighting the good fight, still doing the great work. He has my total support. GO Dennis!

[momerath42]

Wow- it's kinda weird seeing a journalist ask hard hitting questions! Dennis handles it with his usual honesty and tact; good practice for dealing with todays mockingbird media!

Kucinich/Paul vs Paul/Kucinich in '08!

Take back *both* parties form the CFR!

[activemann]

Terrific. Kucinich is sooooo what this country needs....

[MusicBox1986]

Thanx 4 the vid, dude! 1978? Whoa! My mom was in college at that time. :D

"Fire up the colortinis and watch the pictures as they fly through the air."

R.I.P. Tom

[Dutchoven08]

Consistently a man of and for the People, rather than the Big-Money interests and thugs that most Politicians cater to.

[mystykit]

His position on the police chief's firing is the very same experience a cousin of mine had who became mayor of a small town to get rid of corruption with the police and other powerful groups. Probably didn't know he was going to insist on the reform the voters wanted. When he did follow through they organized and elected one of their cronies in a well funded campaign. I've seen this several places. This is a tough interview with Snyder.

[p2proxtheworld]

I love this interview. This is classic! I've always liked Dennis.

[anablic]

Kucinich=Integrity. I'd love to see a video of ANY of the other current Presidential candidates from 1978.. or G. Bush - ha! In 1998 the Cleveland City Council gave Kucinich an award for keeping his promise to the voters, because he was right and he saved the citizens over $27 million in utility bills - because he didn't cave to big business pressure. Kucinich = courage, consistency, compassion, clear thinking. I am donating every week.

[billj500]

anablic, if you would really like to see a vid clip of "ANY" of the other current presidential candidates from the 70's, google any combination of the following words: Mike Gravel, June 1971, exposes pentagon papers, one man filibuster, single handedly ends draft/war in Vietnam. =)

[linguy22]

2008 Kucinich Charming, Courageous, Compassionate Kucinich, 2008

[anablic]

Kucinich = integrity.

Kucinich kept his promise to the voters of Cleveland even the power structure (media / big business) was against him because he wouldn't hand over the utility. The Cleveland City Council gave him an AWARD in 1998 for saving the Cleveland citizens over $27,000,000 in utility bills, because he stood his ground, even tho he sacrificed his job as mayor. They admitted that HE WAS RIGHT!!

Thinking people vote Kucinich in '08

[fxm8kr]

Kucinich - the only real canidate other than gravel! Gravel just has more balls

[niriafanorev]

lol, they don't call him "give 'em hell gravel" for nothing. I'd like to see them on the same ticket.

[oldhacks]

the only good candidate is GRAVEL

MIKE GRAVEL is making history Dennis is just politics as usual. pandering for power

[BastardJack]

Uh do you care to back that up with something? Not saying anything bad about gravel, but Kucinich is anything but a panderer

[mystykit]

I am for Mike Gravel but disagree with bashing DK, who has always been consistent. The rest of them, yeah, definitely the case. The only problem I have with DK is he hasn't done a filibuster even though he has put in all the right bills: universal healthcare, impeachment, etc.

[oldhacks]

he hasn't done a fillibuster because it's not politically sound. That's where Gravel's record far outweighs Kucinich's

[mystykit]

Yes, Gravel didn't care if he got re-elected, he wanted to stop the war more than anything else. He was hated by both parties, the President and the media for sticking to his principles.

[DoctorSensitive]

Shut up and go watch the flinstones. I prefer the jetsons,

[oldhacks]

there;s nothing dinasaurish about Americans having the power of a national initiative. nothing could be more modern

[linguy22]

Dennis Kucinich has my heart/brain support. He is sweeping the country by storm, despite the mainstream media's best efforts to marginalize him.  He cannot be held back. His integrity cuts through the deception and people respond to that. His victory is inevitable. (I tried to put this on the CBS vid, but my comment is "Pending approval").

And I AM donating next week.

Go Dennis!

[DoctorSensitive]

Everybody spread the word that the polls are fake. They're trying to make it seem as if he has no chance. Tell everyone you know about this and tell them to tell everyone they know about it! Americans can't be this stupid. have faith and spread the word!

[linguy22]

Kucinich Charming, Kucinich Compassionate, Kucinich Sincere, Kucinich Knowledgeable, Kucinich Honest, Kucinich Experienced, Kucinich Fighter, Kucinich Intelligent, Kucinich President.

[DoctorSensitive]

Everybody spread the word that the polls are fake. They're trying to make it seem as if he has no chance. Tell everyone you know about this and tell them to tell everyone they know about it! Americans can't be this stupid. have faith and spread the word!

[chemicalglee]

Well, now that he has the public endorsement of "DoctorSensitive", his position in the poles should no longer be a problem....

[mccarts72]

Dennis has an excellent record and in the debates he was the only one to declare we need to say scrape NAFTA.

[GBS1043]

This video is thirty years old. Dennis has been fighting the corporate interests all his life and this video proves it !

RIP Tom Snyder

[heyhey1982]

Absolutely amazing, incredible, encouraging. I want Kucinich in '08!

[jumbowhite]

I would love to see a Kucinich/Nader candidacy as a real viable 3rd party alternative in 2008.

If Dennis ran as an independent, assuming that he doesn't win the nomination, would that affect his Congress seat?

Go Dennis ! ! ! ! Imagine indeed.

[qwerty4197]

Kucinich/Conyers even better or perhaps Bernie Sanders

[electkucinich]

you like dennis? you want him for your president in '08? GO TO his website; FIRST Donate cause the man doesn't take money from corporations) THEN, sign-up to volunteer and start sending emails to all your friends. if we unit, WE can make it so! Get involved

[hypnometal]

Amazing. He's just as strong as a 30 year old mayor of Cleveland as he is as a 60 year old candidate for President. This is the man we need running this country. :-)

[npmjr1]

After watching the August democratic debate. I thought I would research Kucinich. I am amazed how smart he is at 30 yrs old.

[Glennandrews]

Wasn't Kucinich a member of the Monkees?

[rcoones102]

This is the Dennis we know and love with a young body..but the same spirit of concern for the people. Same integrity, same fight for the common people, same Dennis... the one who ought to be President!

[jeryale]

Whoever found the Kucinich interview with Tom Snyder did us a big favor. We see Dennis as a young man with principles, with ideals. Last week I heard Senator Kucinich speak as a candidate for President. He is the same consistant voice today as he was with Tom Snyder years ago. "Politician" doesn't have to be a bad word.

[jeryale]

I'm happy to say I agree with that guy. I'm sorry, I forgot to sign it. Haskell Wexler

[DurShar]

Nobody but Dennis in 2008.

[Chrisx2ra]

Tom Snyder. What a great interviewer. No airs about him. Not an attack dog or a talking head trying to score points and ratings. He brought you real substance with some light heartedness trhown in as well. His easy manner connected with his audience. You always felt like his late late program was taking place right in your living room. RIP.

[skypilotinthesky]

Imagine

[gregtyrey]

I would LOVE to see this man in the White House for the next 8 years! But to believe that this could actually happen would be naive. Someone as progressive as Dennis will simply not be allowed by the power structure that owns and operates this government to become president. America has never been a democracy at the federal level. It's ostensibly a republic -- at least on paper. But, in reality, the U.S. government has always functioned as an oligarcy.

[jwlvs]

Dennis was great, even at that young age.

[MySecretPumkin]

What an awesome guy, that Dennis!

[chance1944]

I go back a long time with Tom Snyder. I love this interview. Wish we had more like it today. Tom is his usual tiger.

I also love Dennis. Since he comes from truth and honesty, he can't be trapped. Dennis for President!!!!

[etherealpeacewarrior]

Dennis is mistaken. the people lose em all and the power elite, the illuminati freemasons or trilateral commission, whatever you want to refer to them as, they always win, just ask all the dead Iraqis.

[MySecretPumkin]

Sounds so crazy it just might be true :0)

[llIIIIIllIII]

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[blakkat31]

This was awesome.

How remarkable that this man hasn't lost his integrity and ideals in all these years.

He is the people's President and he's MY PRESIDENT!

[treehugger1023]

This video made my heart soar! Dennis was so supportive of those he represented, and his integrity showed--even then, when he was so young. If I was to close my eyes and just listen, I would not know any time had passed; Dennis Kucinich has always tood up for what he believed in. And he believes in his principles. I believe, too, Dennis! Please, everyone, send him your support and work for this campaign. He's the one, without a doubt.

[SoulQuest7]

This is amazing. Is there much left to this interview that wasn't shown? A part two?

[harlequinforest777]

Brilliant! And absolutely adorable! I LOVE you Dennis!!!!

[amsay76]

How can you NOT vote for this man! Our current president won't even answer questions in his own press room. Kucinich can sit down, have a meal and engage in an open dialog and still manage to fight for justice for the ordinary American.

[Go2All4ThePeople]

Will the Dennis "the big-interest's menace" please stand uP?

WOULD YOU only vote for the candidate that is genuinely committed to the issues that wouldn't necessarily grab the headlines, that nonetheless will deal with the travesties that our PRESIDENT needs to tackle?

Google the following 3 terms if you're really into finding the next REAL AMERICAN LEADER:

Google: independence english PR

And click on the first website that appears.

[bob0liv3r]

wtf are you talking about?

[smtpgirl]

Kucinich fightin' the good fight for 30 years!!!

I'm donating!!!

WOW

[smtpgirl]

I miss the Tomorrow show, I used to watch that in the late '70's at night.

[oldhacks]

thats amazing how you're saying the exact same things today as you were 30 years ago. guess things haven't changed much.

[oldhacks]

very cool. I was only a year old. Great suit by the way.

[DaisySings]

I really enjoyed this video.

[OrangeBull]

TS was always great as the original host of the Late Late Show.

[artfuleyephoto]

Wow that is some hair :)  God bless you Dennis. Keep fighting the good fight!

[amsay76]

I can't get this video to download... what the heck is going on? Mimigibs, noooo! hehe, its ok. I'm convinced that people come to his videos just to post 1 star without even listening to it so his rating isn't 5 somehow. Anyway, this video is not downloading... I wonder if CNN is behind it? oh well, I'll come back later...

[pngtnw]

dennis, you are the man!

[CarmelVegan]

INTEGRITY!!

[Mimigibs]

I'm still getting used to a new laptop and accidentally hit two stars when rating this video. I meant to hit the five stars... oops.

[Mimigibs]

I love this video! Dennis has always been and will always be... Dennis. God bless him!

[Bluvenus]

It's quite impressive that Dennis was talking of almost the same things as he does today ... fighting for the "little" people, stopping corporate control, pointing out corruption in our government; and he is amazingly intelligent and educated on the issues!

Wake up people ... Kucinich is the ONLY politician who can truly save our country AND the world!!

Kucinich (dot) US

[nohealthcare62]

I am voting for Kucinich ! I love This Man !

[truewealth]

He is undisputedly the best man for the job as President. It's time we had one.

[Methadone4Life]

Must agree. Love Tom Snyder and Kucinich would be a wonderful president. This video speaks of much better times...ahh...to relive the 70's and 80's.

[Tarotlaydee]

The D man was darling back then and still handsome today! Nobody but Dennis for President in 2008!

[vwlf]

Dennis was just as brilliant back then, and even more dreamy! Which is significant because we all know back in those early days hillary was a republican.

[gyuri2u]

Kucinich for President in '08. He WILL balance out g.w.'s 8 years of cheating, lying and genera; misery

[BigBrowz]

This guy is the real deal. Everybody send him $50!

[wikilola]

Will the U.S. be saved by Kucinich, maybe on this issue he could put us on the right track? What does he have to say about this ongoing American travesty?

If you HUNGER TO REALLY know more about how to be a genuine independent and "vote different", then:

Google these 3 terms: independence English PR

Then press on the first webpage that appears on the list (DO YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT US POLICIES???).

Do you have the courage to find out how to make this a really democratic debate?!

[DonkeyofHeaven]

Wow! Dennis's analysis of the effect of money is as current and contemporary today as it was then. Dennis has been a truly consistent political leader. There is not a single residential candidate today who can honestly claim credit to the kind of consistent advocacy for regular folks that this video proves Dennis has had.

[momominnosh]

I was a college student in Cleveland when Dennis was Mayor. He really was swimming against the current, and many of us scratched our heads over his stance, but boy he makes me proud to be a former Clevelander! He doesn't back down! Thanks to Tom Snyder for bringing us such stories with compassion and intelligence.

[RaistlinSchlichting]

Thanx for postin' this. I really enjoyed Tom Snyder's style, good to see him again.

[fredweil]

really impressive...was he about 31-32?

[lenaw70]

How can ANYONE deny the fact that this man is the CURE for this country? Dennis has NEVER sold out on America and never will.

KUCINICH 2008!

Spread this video...show the masses!

[Elaina43]

One of the things I like about Mr. Kucinich is that he is actually eating during an interview in a diner! (His dedication to his political point of view is remarkable, too.)

[breaks0]

Never thought I'd say this, but RIP Tom Snyder.

[AussiePoliticsReport]

Thank-you for this.

I'm sorry for the loss of Tom Synder. My condolences to his family.

Good classic video.

You looked good Dennis.

; )