Walter Winchell, a journalist known for his muckraking style, began his career in vaudeville before writing a column in the New York Mirror, focusing on the personal lives of prominent individuals. He gained popularity with his weekly radio show and took a strong stance against Hitler in the late 1930s. However, his star declined in the 1950s after he refused to take action when Josephine Baker was refused service at the Stork Club and later supported Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist efforts, leading to lawsuits, a failed TV show, and the cancellation of his radio program.
Winchell
Groundbreaking journalist Walter Winchell uses his column to shape public opinion and spark controversy.
