Since the inception of the motion picture, there have been countless movie and TV show news reporters that have perfectly captured the essence and determination of tried and true journalists. Look at some of the Best Picture winners and you’ll find reporters breaking massive scandals, or some of the best sitcoms of all time and you’ll see hilarious takes on the profession. Here are 32 memorable movie and TV show news reporters that have made an impact on us in one way or another.
Bob Woodward And Carl Bernstein (All The President’s Men)
Alan J. Pakula’s All the President’s Men saw Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman portray legendary Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, respectively, as they broke the biggest political scandal of the 20th century. Based on the actual events that brought down the Nixon Administration, this newspaper thriller made journalists look like larger-than-life figures.