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Trailblazing broadcast journalist Connie Chung pulls no punches in her sharp, witty memoir that chronicles her incredible life and career. Connie Chung is a pioneering news anchor and reporter. She began her career in 1969 in local television news in her native Washington, DC and went on to captivate viewers as an anchor at the local CBS affiliate in Los Angeles. She later became the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News—the first Asian to anchor any news program in the United States.

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 6pm PT/9pm ET   **Tom Patchett in conversation with Jerry Stahl discussing his memoir, "The Horse I Rode in On"** *This event is taped with an audience on September 30.* TICKETS: $45 Virtual Admission + signed book (includes shipping to US addresses only). Includes access to watch the event on October  5 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and on video-on-demand for five days. **What do Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart and the Muppets have in common? Tom Patchett, whose new, irreverent memoir looks at his storied Hollywood career**. **Tom Patchett** is a producer, director and comedy writer known for The Carol Burnett Show, The Bob Newhart Show, The Tony Randall Show, Open All Night, Buffalo Bill, and the hit series Alf. He also co-wrote the screenplays for the films The Muppets Take Manhattan and The Great Muppet Caper. He was half of the stand-up comedy team of Patchett & Tarses. He teamed up with puppeteer Paul Fusco to create Alf.   Later, Tom founded the art gallery Track 16 at Bergamot station. The gallery, now in its third iteration, turns 30 this year. **Jerry Stahl** is the author of ten Read More ...