A look back at some memorable Mike Wallace reports

April 8, 2012

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CBS News legend Mike Wallace passed away Saturday night at the age of 93. Take a look back at some of his most memorable interviews, including the very first episode of "60 Minutes."

1968: The first "60 Minutes"

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by Pete9000 April 9, 2012 11:38 AM EDT: Is there some way all of his interviews could be posted? These are mostly on YouTube, and I really don't care about half of them. Perhaps the readers could figure out which of them merited remembering?; Reply to this comment


by NinthSt78 April 8, 2012 10:33 PM EDT: Gonna miss him and the pencils, too. The new brands they have in the store don't write nearly as well.; Reply to this comment


by cclurman April 8, 2012 9:41 PM EDT: When I think of Mike Wallace, I always think of my dad. The two journalists were close friends and I always thought they gave off similar vibes: ultra-confident, super inquisitive, always the reporter — and both exuded certain natty warmth in person.

But they also had their differences. Wallace was TV (entertainment); my father was print (serious). Wallace reported as expose; my dad was into journalism as enlightenment. Wallace was master of the deft inquisition; my father was more debonair inquisitor. Wallace was wickedly competitive. My father floated above the fray.

Wallace always had enormous, perhaps even a little grudging, respect for my dad. For years, every time Wallace has a piece on 60 Minutes, he'd call my father after ask, "How'd I do?" Wallace knew my dad was one of the few people on earth who would give him an honest answer. My father never shared those very private discussions.

Wallace outlived my dad by 16 years. And with his passing, it really does feel like the end of an era. My dad's.

Carol Clurman; Reply to this comment


by TomasPavelka April 8, 2012 1:12 PM EDT: RIP Mr. Wallace. You've earned our greatest respect! Here's the link to your online memorial: http://www.memmento.com/Memorial-at-Memmento/659/Mike--Wallace Please share if you agree with respect to Mr. Wallace!; Reply to this comment

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