Joseph Wershba
Joseph Wershba | |
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Long Island, New York, U.S. | |
| Occupation(s) | Television news producer, reporter |
| Employer | CBS News |
| Spouse |
Shirley Lubowitz Wershba
(m. 1948–2011) |
| Children | 2 |
Joseph Wershba (August 19, 1920 – May 14, 2011) was a professional journalist who joined the CBS News team in 1944, where he served as a writer, editor and correspondent. He was one of the six original producers of CBS's 60 Minutes[1] from 1968 to 1988.
Early life
He was the eldest child of Louis and Martha (née Peskin) Wershba, and had two younger siblings. His father was a garment worker. Wershba attended
Career at CBS News
In 1944 he was hired and spent four years as a writer for radio news programs. Later, at the Washington Bureau, he worked as a reporter on
Recognition
Joseph Wershba received the
Personal life
He and his wife/professional partner, Shirley, had two children. Initially the couple were forced to keep their marriage secret due to CBS network regulations. Shirley Wershba developed one of the first shows to focus on women's issues, Dimensions of a Women's World. The Wershbas resided in New Hyde Park, New York.
Good Night and Good Luck
Joe Wershba was portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. in the 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck. Shirley Wershba was portrayed by Patricia Clarkson. The secrecy of the Wershba marriage was a significant subsidiary theme in the film.
References
- ^ "Pioneering CBS Newsman Joseph Wershba dies at 90". Wall Street Journal. Associated Press. May 16, 2011.
- ^ a b c Dennis Hevesi (May 17, 2011). "Joseph Wershba, a Journalist Who Helped Take On McCarthy, Dies at 90". New York Times.
External links
- Joseph Wershba at IMDb
- Eve's Mag
- Guide to the Joseph and Shirley Wershba Papers at the University of Texas.
- Participate.net
- Museum.tv Archived 2009-03-02 at the Wayback Machine
- Joseph Wershba at The Interviews: An Oral History of Television
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