TV & VIDEO - April 20, 1988

But are Crane and Helms barking up the wrong tree? In a related story, Rep. Crane’s letter also included the names of other news personnel at CBS, ABC and NBC also alleged to have the same “left-wing, liberal bias” Rather is accused of possessing. Judging from the tallies at each network, NBC would seem to be the group’s most likely target, with seven staffers, among them correspondent Maria Shriver and “Today” hostess Jane Pauley accused. Pierre Salinger, ABC’s chief foreign correspondent, was among the four named at the Capital Cities-owned network. In addition to Rather, CBS had six staffers named, including correspondents Lesley Stahl and Neil Strawser.