Palmer : I recall Palmer as a ` ` great gentleman and a great reporter '' . `` He covered five presidents and traveled to every corner of the world , always showing the empathy and compassion that helped set him apart . '' Palmer returned after a brief illness , NBC News . He worked for NBC between 1979 - 1990 , then from 1995 - 2002 . Palmer distinguished himself in world events , multiple presidents .
Palmer : I recall Palmer as a ` ` great gentleman and a great reporter '' . Palmer returned after a brief illness , NBC News . He worked for NBC between 1979 - 1990 , then from 1995 - 2002 . Palmer distinguished himself in world events , multiple presidents .