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Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip

The life and times of radio commentator and syndicated newspaper gossip columnist Walter Winchell, who reached an audience of 50 million at his peak.

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  • Walter Winchell

    Walter Winchell

    Self (archive footage)

  • Whoopi Goldberg

    Whoopi Goldberg

    Narrator

  • Stanley Tucci

    Stanley Tucci

    Walter Winchell

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The life and times of radio commentator and syndicated newspaper gossip columnist Walter Winchell, who reached an audience of 50 million at his peak.

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