by Larry King
First published 2010
Wendy Walker started as a secretary at ABC three decades ago. Now she runs Larry King Live as senior executive producer, booking exclusive interviews with major newsmakers and celebrities worldwide. Walker secured the first television interview with Deep Throat from the Watergate scandal. She handled breaking coverage when Michael Jackson died. For seventeen years, she has operated behind the scenes at CNN's flagship show, navigating the male-dominated television industry through determination and instinct. Walker rose through the ranks by trusting her heart alongside her intellect. She built her career on passion and relentless work ethic. The producer who lands the biggest interviews shares her journey from entry-level assistant to television executive. Walker reveals how she gained access to the most important figures of our era while climbing to the top of her field.
Genres: business, non-fiction, biography-memoir, journalism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: determination, perseverance, rise-to-the-top
Setting: ABC, CNN
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
320 pages · Kindle Edition · Center Street