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Mike Wallace, a life, Peter Rader

Label
Mike Wallace, a life, Peter Rader
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-309) and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Mike Wallace
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
757474732
Responsibility statement
Peter Rader
Sub title
a life
Summary
The untold story of how the world's most feared TV reporter transformed his inner darkness into a journalistic juggernaut that riveted millions and redefined the landscape of television news in his four decades as the front man for "60 Minutes."
Table Of Contents
Introduction: the two faces of Mike Wallace -- A boy named Chinky -- False starts -- Life imitates art -- Enter the muse -- The inquisitor finds his beat -- Two lawsuits and a nemesis -- Floundering -- Death & rebirth -- Network news -- Blood looks very red on color TV -- Good cop, bad cop -- Rough beginnings -- To hell with Wallace -- Lacing up the gloves -- Abuse of power -- Nowhere to hide -- Sickeningly happy? -- A life beyond reproach -- Mike Wallace is here -- Three strikes -- The trial of his life -- A call for help -- Tabloid satori -- Oh shit, he's dead! -- Journalistic malpractice -- Shifting sands -- The old man has lost it -- Tough but fair
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