E-mail a friendApril 23, 2007
Former White House press secretary-turned PBS host Bill Moyers describes his new show, Bill Moyers' Journal. Baseball All Star Gary Sheffield recounts how he titled his new memoir, Inside Power.
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers
In '07, Emmy- and Peabody-winning journalist Bill Moyers returned to PBS with Bill Moyers' Journal—reinvented for the 21st century. He retired as host of NOW with Bill Moyers in '04 and went on to produce many groundbreaking series. He began his career as a cub reporter and has a résumé that boasts Baptist minister, press secretary to President Johnson and newspaper publisher. In '86, he co-founded the indie production company, Public Affairs Television. The best-selling author's latest book is Moyers on Democracy.
Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield made history as the first player from a first-year baseball expansion team to start an All Star Game—proving that playing in the Little League World Series as a child wasn't a fluke. The Florida native has played for several teams, including the NY Yankees and Detroit Tigers. Off the field, Sheffield supports various charities and, in '96, established a foundation to promote education and self-esteem among inner-city youth. He shares his story in his memoir, Inside Power.