The Interview

Barbara Frum: Pioneering Broadcaster

Even though the interview was not a standard one, Barbara Frum maintained "her cool" by not letting Sandra Good's comments or statements get to her. She stayed strictly serious and kept a calm tone throughout the interview, which even annoyed Sandra to the point that she called Barbara "ignorant". She didn't care what comments Sandra stated and just kept pushing her to answer the most important questions.
I think that if Barbara had of been more aggressive or confrontational, the interview would of ended much sooner. It was a good idea for her to keep such a calm tone because any other tone would have angered her more and she would of been fed up sooner.
I think the one question that Frum asked that was effective was when was the last time Sandra Good had seen or talked to Lynettte Fromme.
I believe this question was the most effective because every time this question was asked, Sandra became defensive and completely avoided the questions, and even began asking questions back.
One of the things that Terry mentioned during his visit at Blackville school was to always push to get the answers to the questions you're asking. Never let the person you are interviewing to avoid answering questions, make it so you are in control of the situation.
As a student journalist, I have learned from Frum's technique that if I was ever faced with an interview that "went wrong", I would know that staying completely calm and keeping a nice tone is key. If you let everything get to you and lose your temper, you won't help the situation at all, and even make it worst.
As a student journalist, if I could choose to interview one person, I would choose to interview Thomas Edison in the present time to see how he would react to electricity today and how it is used compared to his time.