Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera is an American journalist, talk show host, and attorney best known for The Geraldo Rivera Show, Geraldo at Large, and a television special called The Mystery of Al Capone's Vault. Since beginning his television career in the early 1970s, he has worked for ABC, NBC, and the Fox News Channel covering such stories as the impeachment of President Clinton, the Iraq War, and the Michael Jackson trial. Known for his melodramatic persona, he has often been the source of both controversy and inspiration throughout his carrer, providing comedic material for such shows as Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show.

Fast Facts

Birth name: Gerald Michael Rivera
Birth Date: July 4, 1943
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Graduated from the University of Arizona
Enjoys sailing
Interviewed Charles Manson
Inspiration for Wayne Gayle in Natural Born Killers

War Coverage Controversies

During the first months of the war in Afghanistan, Rivera filed a report in which he claimed to be at the scene of some friendly fire. It was later revealed that the incident occurred more than 300 miles away.

During the begining stages of the Iraq War, Rivera was embedded with the 101st Airborne Divison. During a broadcast, Rivera revealed troop movements by drawing lines in the sand, showing where an attack was about to take place. The military denounced Rivera's broadcast, saying that he put the soldiers at risk, and revoked his media pass.

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The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: Geraldo Rivera
Official Site: Geraldo At Large
IMDb: Geraldo Rivera Filmography
Wikipedia: Geraldo Rivera
TV.com: Geraldo Rivera Profile
ABC News: Excerpt: His Panic (February 26, 2008)
YouTube: Geraldo Rivera Discusses His New Book: His Panic on The O'Reilly Factor (Time: 6:21)

Geraldo Rivera News and Articles

Google News: Geraldo Rivera Search
Topix: Geraldo Rivera News
The Queens Courier: Geraldo honored as Best Man of the Year (February 20, 2008)
The Boston Globe: Making waves - Controversial Celebrity Newsman... (September 1, 2007)
The New York Times: A Nation at War: Coverage; Pentagon Says Geraldo Rivera Will... (April 1, 2003)
San Francisco Chronicle: Geraldo's the Best Comedy on TV (December 21, 2001)

Geraldo Rivera Photos

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Geraldo Rivera Videos

YouTube: Geraldo Rivera Videos
YouTube: O'Reilly & Geraldo Explode 04/05/07 Full Interview (Time: 5:44)
YouTube: Al Capone's Vault (Time: 1:25)
YouTube: Geraldo and Satan (Time: 8:42)

Geraldo Rivera Blogs and Commentaries

Google Blog Search: Geraldo Rivera
Media Bistro: Geraldo Slams Dobbs on The View (March 3, 2008)
NewsBusters: Touting Geraldo, ABC's Cuomo Rips Anti-Illegal 'Fear' (February 26, 2008)
Gawker: Stalk Of The Town: Geraldo Rivera Protects And Serves (July 25, 2007)
Poynter Online: Geraldo's Story: Truth or Consequences? (December 21, 2001)
Snopes.com: Geraldo Rivera and Jerry Rivers Urban Legend
Grudge Match: Jerry Springer vs. Geraldo Rivera
IMDb: Geraldo Rivera Message Board

Geraldo Rivera Biographies and Profiles

The Museum of Broadcast Communications: Geraldo Rivera Biography
Yahoo! Movies: Geraldo Rivera Biography
IMDb: Geraldo Rivera Biography
TV Guide: Geraldo Rivera Profile
Yahoo! TV: Geraldo Rivera Profile

Geraldo Rivera Timeline

Note: All the IMDb links in this timeline have pop-ups.

1943: Born July 4 in Brooklyn, New York
1970: Went to work for ABC
1970-75: Eyewitness News - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1972: Emmy Award for a report on mentally handicapped children attending the Willowbrook State School
1975-78: Good Morning America - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1980: 20/20 - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1985: Fired from ABC
1986: The Mystery of Al Capone's Vault - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1987-98: Geraldo - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1989-90: Thirtysomething - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1991-92: The Howard Stern Show - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1992: Empty Nest - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
1997-01: Worked as a reporter for NBC
2001: Went to work for the Fox News Channel
2004-08: The O'Reilly Factor - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
2005-08: Geraldo at Large - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia

Geraldo Rivera DVDs and Merchandise

Amazon.com: His Panic
Amazon.com: Geraldo Rivera DVDs and Books
eBay: Geraldo Rivera Merchandise
Google Product Search: Geraldo Rivera Merchandise
Yahoo! Shopping: Geraldo Rivera Merchandise
Barnes & Noble: Geraldo Rivera Books

Related Pages on Mahalo

The O'Reilly Factor | Bill O'Reilly | Fox News Channel | The Oprah Winfrey Show | The Montel Williams Show | Michael Jackson | On the Record with Greta Van Susteren | 20/20 | Sean Hannity

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