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Walter Winchell (April 7, 1897 – February 20, 1972) was a syndicated American newspaper gossip columnist and radio news commentator. Originally a vaudeville performer, Winchell began his newspaper career as a Broadway reporter, critic and columnist for New York tabloids.
Walter Winchell was a U.S. journalist and broadcaster whose newspaper columns and radio broadcasts containing news and gossip gave him a massive audience and much influence in the United States in the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s. Winchell was raised in New York City, and when he was 13 he left school to.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 15, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Walter Winchell, a pioneer of gossip journalism and radio commentary. Explore his rise and fall, his influence and controversies, and his legacy in American media.
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Jun 23, 2020 · Learn how Walter Winchell, a pioneer of gossip journalism, became a powerful and controversial figure in 20th century America. Explore his rise to fame, his role in the Cold War, and his decline in the TV era.
Oct 19, 2020 · Meet the newspaper columnist, radio commentator and TV personality who pioneered the fast-paced, gossip-driven, politically charged journalism that dominates today. At his peak, his...
Meet Walter Winchell, the newspaper columnist, radio commentator and television personality who pioneered the fast-paced, gossip-driven, politically charged journalism that dominates today. At...
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Nov 18, 1998 · Walter Winchell, who turned gossip into power in his newspaper column and radio program from late 1920's to 50's, proves facinating to filmmakers and writers more than a quarter century after his...
