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Mike Wallace, a life, Peter Rader

Label
Mike Wallace, a life, Peter Rader
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrationsplates
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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