A News Story

About the Book

A News Story tells of the time when TV news switched from being a money-losing public service to a highly successful money machine. Mitch Bellows and Anthony Hadde are news directors who provide a contrast in approach: Bellows is dedicated to truth and integrity-Hadde is motivated by power and greed.

Ambition also drives some anchormen to achieve their goals, often at the expense of their core values. Others hold fast to high standards. It is impossible to tell which ones have integrity by watching them on the screen. Only by examining their off-camera behavior can the truth be uncovered.

A News Story offers a revealing look behind the microphones and cameras of a TV news operation. The author has drawn on his own experiences while working in that industry, but it is not a roman à clef, even if some of the characters seem to be recognizable.

A News Story is a fast-moving page-turner that pulls no punches as it delves into the lives of its characters.

About the Author

Allan Jefferys has a wide background in news. His beats have been Atlantic City, Washington, D.C. and New York. For eight years he was theatre critic and entertainment editor for ABC. He has also been an Air Force pilot, actor, announcer, producer and director. He now lives in Pinehurst, NC.