#Richard Leibner, storied news anchor agent, retires

#Richard Leibner, storied news anchor agent, retires

“#Richard Leibner, storied news anchor agent, retires” Richard Leibner — the storied agent known for advising top news talent including Dan Rather, Mike Wallace, Ed Bradley, Morley Safer and Diane Sawyer — retired this week, receiving accolades from the industry.  UTA co-president Jay Sures told staff in a memo, “Richard’s impact has been unmatched ……

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#New book reveals worst about famed news anchors

#New book reveals worst about famed news anchors

“#New book reveals worst about famed news anchors” Right after getting hired at “60 Minutes,” Ira Rosen witnessed one of Mike Wallace’s signature meltdowns.  It was 1980 and Rosen, then 26, was on his first assignment for the legendary news program, investigating union violence in Los Angeles. The newly minted junior producer had spent weeks…

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