Gossip: The Life and Times of Walter Winchell

Gossip: The Life and Times of Walter Winchell is a biography written by St. Clair McKelway that chronicles the life of Walter Winchell, a famous American journalist and radio personality known for his gossip columns and radio broadcasts in the mid-20th century. The book explores Winchell's rise to fame, his journalistic style, and his impact on American culture during his time. The author delves into Winchell's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his involvement in various scandals and controversies. McKelway also examines the role of gossip in American society and how Winchell's work helped to shape the media landscape of the time. The book offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of America's most influential gossip columnists and provides insight into the cultural and social context of the era in which he worked.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.