THE ANCHORMAN

by Ned Calmer ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 8, 1970

Ned Calmer worked for the anchormen of CBS for twenty-seven years and his familiarity with the off-mike aspects of television newscasting is cynically obvious in this lengthy, talky, novel. It's the story of Lloyd Garner, who possesses all the charisma of news charmers. He's brought in to New York to replace the anchorman whose editorializing is too much for network policy. Lloyd's the perfect cipher. He reads exactly what is written for him and enjoys the prime time prestige and post-broadcast benefits. . . like Alix, beautiful Goldwater socialite. But it's not a year for non-commitment and as riot follows assassination follows riot follows Vietnam follows assassination Lloyd finds himself increasingly, reluctantly involved, particularly when he meets Lee Maxton, a pretty, partial young Kennedy activist. And finally lie is forced to assert himself on the bloodied floors of the Democratic Convention. Set within the context and conflicts of 1969, this is a strong blast at internal censorship or Agnewscontrol. Spiro T. might be the only one to read it and feel relieved.

Pub Date: May 8, 1970

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1970

Categories: FICTION