Maury Povich Reflects on Pursuing Rob Lowe During His 1980s Scandal Years
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Virginia Chamlee
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Maury Povich, now 87, reflects on the aggressive tabloid-TV culture of the late 1980s during an appearance on Rob Lowe's podcast. He recalls his relentless pursuit to get Rob Lowe on his show "A Current Affair" during the height of Lowe's scandal years, and gives Lowe credit for handling the intense media scrutiny with grace and professionalism.
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Povich is reflecting on the aggressive tabloid-TV culture of the late 1980s — and giving Rob Lowe credit for handling it with grace.
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