. >> his name is synonymous with television journalism with a partner of 20 years, robert macneil helped redefine evening newscast and brought in-depth discussion of current affairs to the american public. a former marine he has been called the "dean of moderators" for having conducted almost a dozen presidential debates. he has received an emmy award, a national humanities medal and was inducted into the television hall of fame. beneath it all beats the heart of a young boy who loves telling stories and he's published two dozen novels plays and memoirs. >> hello, i'm ernie manouse. coming up our conversation with the executive editor and former anchor of "news hour" on pbs, journalist and author jim lehrer.