Walter Winchell, a muckraking journalist, rose to fame with his column in the New York Mirror, exposing the personal lives of prominent figures. He gained popularity with his radio show and became a vocal critic of Hitler in the late 1930s. However, his star began to decline in the 1950s due to his involvement with Joseph McCarthy and his own anti-communist stance, which led to lawsuits, a failed TV show, and the cancellation of his radio show.
Winchell
A biographical drama that delves into the life of Walter Winchell, a pioneering and provocative journalist who used his column to shape public opinion and spark controversy.
