Interview with Tom Johnson, March 22, 2010

Johnson recalls growing up in Macon and the influence that his high school job at the Macon Telegraph had on his career ambitions. He reminisces on his experiences at UGA, particularly covering the desegregation of the school for The Red and Black. He discusses meeting Lyndon B. Johnson and working in Texas for the Johnson family. He discusses working as editor of the Dallas Times-Herald, editor and publisher of the Los Angeles Times, and president of CNN. He reflects on his work-life, balance, depression, and advocacy for mental health.

2010-03-22

RBRL407GBOH-037

103 minutes