FROM CBS:

Everyone at CBS mourns the loss of Tom Snyder and our condolences go out to his family and friends. Tom started our "late late" night franchise more than 12 years ago with a show that demonstrated his considerable and unique talents.  He was one of the best interviewers of his time, a truly gifted conversationalist who was at ease with any guest and topic.  He created a talk show that was simply about talking and listening.  He spoke to his viewers and they, in turn, felt as if they knew him personally. With his passing, television has lost a true broadcaster who always respected the medium and the audience it serves. 

FROM PETER LASSALLY (Executive Producer, "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and former Executive Producer, "The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder"):

Tom was a true broadcaster, a rare thing. When he was on the air, he made the camera disappear.  It was just you and him, in a room together, having a talk.