"There certainly is no shortage of stories and memories of Burt whose financial acumen literally SAVED the network after Reese left. He is not only a gentleman...fine and decent...but also has a mischievous sense of humor (although I found it quite frustrating at the time).
 In the early days Burt's office had a wall of tv monitors and a chair in front of his desk that was EXTREMELY low so he could look down upon you (a classic technique) but what made Burt a hoot when I went to to talk money was one of the televisions was blaring and of course Burt spoke so softly I could barely hear him.  Finally, I asked if I could turn down the sound, which I did.  What I didn't know was Burt was holding and hiding a remote control UNDER his desk and a few moments later the tv's volume increased dramatically.  I again walked to the wall and lowered the volume.  As I was making my case for a raise, the volume again became so loud it was practically off the needle.  After turning it down again, Burt looked me straight in the eye and said, "Why should I pay more money to a guy who can't even operate a television set?"  But he did and I owe him a lot. In fact, we all do."

- Robert Wiener - Author, "Live from Baghdad: Making Journalism History Behind the Lines”