This biography presents the story of Geraldo Rivera, who started out as a lawyer, and became a television icon. After an auspicious beginning in investigative journalism, Rivera found fame as the host of a tabloid journalism show. Archival film clips show the young reporter discussing conditions at a psychiatric hospital, then with some of his most notorious guests on his talk show. Included is the infamous sequence when the host takes the punch that broke his nose and upped his ratings. Interviews with family, friends, and ...
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This biography presents the story of Geraldo Rivera, who started out as a lawyer, and became a television icon. After an auspicious beginning in investigative journalism, Rivera found fame as the host of a tabloid journalism show. Archival film clips show the young reporter discussing conditions at a psychiatric hospital, then with some of his most notorious guests on his talk show. Included is the infamous sequence when the host takes the punch that broke his nose and upped his ratings. Interviews with family, friends, and colleagues talk about the Rivera of then and now; Rivera himself discusses his plans for his future. Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
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