Winchell and Runyon: The True Untold Story

by Trustin Howard

Overview

Winchell and Runyon is about the bittersweet bonding of two legendary journalists who started out as adversaries but ended up as everlasting friends. Walter Winchell and Damon Runyon lived in an unforgettable era during World War II and the years following. Walter Winchell was one of the most popular radio personalities of his time and Damon Runyon was one of the most popular Broadway personalities, best known for having written the show "Guys and Dolls." The book celebrates the life and friendship of Winchell and Runyon, and allows the reader to relive this interesting time in American history.

Please visit the following link to see Winchell and Runyon discussed on Live! with Regis and Kelly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIupNH4SgHQ

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761851301
Publisher:	Hamilton Books
Publication date:	07/06/2010
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Trustin Howard is one of the most respected writer/producers in the television industry. He has been honored with a lifetime membership in the Writer's Guild of America and was awarded a medal for his writing. He was the head writer of ABC's Late Night "The Joey Bishop Show" during its three-year run opposite Johnny Carson. He is currently involved in the 3-D movie making process and lives in Los Angeles.

Editorial Reviews

Trustin Howard, more than just a comedy writer, he's written this wonderful book....it's all here in this terrific page-turner.

Regis Philbin

THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY INTERESTING LOOK at two remarkable icons of the 30's & 40's. Winchell and Runyon were both journalists that had fans Nationwide, and these two men helped make Broadway in New York the legendary place it became. Trustin Howard found a connection between them that had never been previously explored.

Trustin tells the story in the same staccato-style that Winchell used for his radio program...the twenty-nine chapters in this 147 page volume simply fly-by so swiftly that you can flow through the book in an evening or two. And you'll enjoy every minute of the read !

Trustin's writing captures everyone mentioned with the flair & colour that made them famous.
In this wonderful volume, Trustin Howard has truly done justice to both his subjects and their professions, and, brought-to-life & recreated the era in which they lived and worked perfectly. "Winchell and Runyon: The True Untold Story" should be made into a play, or, a movie...it's that good!

jonnieking.net

This book is an exercise in nostalgia and an interesting sidebar in the history of journalism. If there is a message for today's journalists, journalism teachers, and students, it is that there are people other than politicians who are worth covering.

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly

Trustin....you've done it again. Just the dedication is worth the read. The Eddie Cantor-George Jessel chapter was very touching.

Stephen Pouliot

This book is an exercise in nostalgia and an interesting sidebar in the history of journalism. If there is a message for today's journalists, journalism teachers, and students, it is that there are people other than politicians who are worth covering.

Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly