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Bookmark or Share- Walter Winchell — Radio Hall Of FameOne of the most popular and controversial figures in radio, Walter Winchell was born April 7, 1897 in New York City. Winchell left school after the sixth grade and spent several years in vaudeville as part of Gus Edwards’ “Newsboys Sextet.”.
- Walter Winchell biography and timeline | American Masters | PBSWinchell became an effective tool in Roosevelt’s effort to persuade an isolationist-leaning America to intervene in in Europe’s looming conflict. He was also the first major commentator to...
- Walter Winchell documentary | American Masters | PBSWritten, produced and directed by Ben Loeterman. Meet Walter Winchell, the newspaper columnist, radio commentator and television personality who pioneered the fast-paced, gossip-driven,...
- Walter Winchell - WikipediaWalter 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.
- AMERICAN MASTERS: Walter Winchell: The Power Of GossipAMERICAN MASTERS presents the broadcast premiere of "Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip," a new documentary that traces the life and career of the syndicated columnist, radio news commentator...
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