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“... Don [Hewitt, 60 Minutes exec producer] told me, "You have set broadcast journalism back 20 years." Naturally, I was both proud and elated although too modest to say so, but broadcast journalism recovered with alacrity, my contract wasn't renewed, and the incident was forgotten.”

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Nicholas von Hoffman

Nicholas von Hoffman, born on October 16, 1929, is an accomplished journalist from the United States. His career has spanned various fields, including politics, culture, and art criticism. more

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