Mike Wallace : a life
Title:
Mike Wallace : a life
Author:
Rader, Peter.
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, [2012]
©2012
Physical Description:
viii, 323 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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."
Language:
English
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.
Personal Subject:
ISBN:
9780312543396
9781466802254
Format :
Book
