Jeff Daniels' The Newsroom speech stands as one of the most iconic television moments ever, even after 12 years.
The Newsroom – America is not the best country in the world anymore…(Limited language)
Newsroom provided one of the most iconic moments in television programming with his "America is not the greatest country in the world" speech. It's been 12 years since the HBO show kicked off with the legendary Jeff Daniels monologue. While the speech is etched in the memory of countless fans, it also earned Daniels a Primetime Emmy win.
Jeff Daniels, who has been popular in the industry for his contributions to films in several genres, starred as news anchor Will McAvoy in The Newsroom. The HBO series made by Aaron Sorkin was a comeback project for the now 69-year-old actor. Despite its many problems, the political drama is considered by many to be an underrated HBO piece.
We got some of the most powerful moments in television history in the form of speeches. Lisa Kudrow's iconic diatribe in Scandal and Major Colvin's speech about civic compromise in The Wire have been some examples of memorable TV show speeches. When The Newsroom first started in 2012, Jeff Daniels' monologue also found a name in the list.
