Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Mike Wallace's full name was Myron Leon Wallace Jr. He is commonly known as Mike Wallace.
Birth and Death Dates
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Myron Leon Wallace Jr., better known as Mike Wallace, was born on May 9, 1918, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He passed away on April 7, 2012, at the age of 93, in New Haven, Connecticut.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Mike Wallace was an American journalist, television host, and author. He is best known for his work as a correspondent and interviewer on the CBS News program "60 Minutes."
Early Life and Background
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Myron Leon Wallace Jr. was born to Myron Leon Wallace Sr., a physician, and his wife, Isabel (née Reardon) Wallace. His family moved to New York City when he was young, and he grew up in the Bronx. Mike developed an interest in journalism while attending George Washington High School, where he wrote for the school newspaper.
After graduating from high school, Mike attended the University of Michigan, where he studied English and philosophy. However, he dropped out before completing his degree to pursue a career in journalism. He began working as a journalist for several newspapers in New York City, including _The New York Post_ and _The New York Herald Tribune_.
Major Accomplishments
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Mike Wallace's most notable accomplishment was his work on the CBS News program "60 Minutes." He co-founded the show with Don Hewitt in 1968 and worked as a correspondent and interviewer for over 40 years. Mike became known for his tough, in-depth interviews with prominent figures from politics, business, and entertainment.
Notable Works or Actions
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Mike Wallace's notable works include:
Interviews with world leaders: Mike conducted interviews with numerous heads of state, including Fidel Castro, Leonid Brezhnev, and Mikhail Gorbachev.
Investigative reporting: Mike was known for his investigative reporting on topics such as the Pentagon Papers, Watergate, and corporate malfeasance.
Authorship: Mike wrote several books, including _Between You and Me: A Memoir_ and _Close Encounters with Veterans._Impact and Legacy
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Mike Wallace's impact on journalism is immeasurable. He raised the bar for investigative reporting and set a standard for in-depth interviewing. His work has inspired generations of journalists to pursue careers in investigative reporting.
Mike was awarded numerous accolades throughout his career, including 21 Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Mike Wallace is widely quoted or remembered for his:
Tough interviewing style: Mike was known for pushing interviewees to answer tough questions.
Investigative reporting: Mike's investigative reporting on topics such as Watergate and corporate malfeasance helped bring about significant changes in the way these issues were handled.
Authorship: Mike's books offer a unique perspective on his experiences as a journalist.
Quotes by Mike Wallace
I cannot improve on those spoken for many years by a true legend who preceded me at CBS News. He would say, simply, 'good night, and good luck.'
Many novelists fumed at men they saw as jailers. A host of masculine villains paraded through their plots – neglectful fathers, cruel husbands, and assorted gamblers, alcoholics, philanderers, failures, or murderers – with whom courageous and creative women did combat or from whom they fled.
My parents came from Russia and suddenly they wound up in Boston, Massachusetts, Brookline, Massachusetts and they felt the sun rose and set on Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s backside because he meant so much to them. This was freedom. This was something totally different from the Russia they had left.
I cannot improve on those spoken for many years by a true legend who preceded me at CBS News. He would say, simply, ‘good night, and good luck.’
Even a liberal reporter is a patriot, wants the best for this country. And people, your fair and balanced friends at Fox, don’t fully understand that.
If there’s anything that’s important to a reporter, it is integrity. It is credibility.
As I approach my 88th birthday, it’s become apparent to me that my eyes and ears, among other appurtenances, aren’t quite what they used to be. The prospect of long flights to wherever in search of whatever are not quite as appealing.
It’s astonishing what you learn and feel and see along the way. That’s why a reporter’s job, as you know, is such a joy.
There’s nothing, repeat, nothing to be ashamed of when you’re going through a depression. If you get help, the chances of your licking it are really good. But, you have to get yourself onto a safe path.