What stands out to me are the comparisons to Donahue, as if he were some serious sort of journalist that Springer made a mockery of. And while Donahue did somet

What stands out to me are the comparisons to Donahue, as if he were some serious sort of journalist that Springer made a mockery of. And while Donahue did sometimes try to be serious, sweeps month for Donahue could seem much like Springer ended up becoming, in kind if not degree.