American Masters Season 34 Episode 6
American Masters
Season 34

Ep 6. Walter Winchell: The Power Of Gossip

  • October 20, 2020
  • 7.6  (58)

Walter Winchell was one of the most powerful and influential gossip columnists of the 20th century. With his signature style of rapid-fire delivery and sharp commentary, Winchell became a household name and wielded immense power in Hollywood and beyond. In this episode of American Masters, viewers are taken on a journey through Winchell's life and career, exploring the ways in which he revolutionized the world of gossip and shaped American culture. Through interviews with historians, journalists, and old friends, we see how Winchell went from a struggling vaudevillian to a media titan, breaking countless stories and making or breaking the careers of countless celebrities. But Winchell's legacy is more complicated than mere celebrity gossip. In the era of McCarthyism, Winchell became a fervent anti-communist and used his platform to push for loyalty oaths and other forms of conformity. He fell out of favor in the 1950s as the culture began to shift away from his style of journalism, and he spent his final years largely forgotten and alone. Through it all, though, Winchell remained a captivating figure, a polarizing icon of American media and culture. This episode of American Masters offers a fascinating look at one of the most influential figures in the history of gossip and journalism.

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  • First Aired
    October 20, 2020
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (58)