Charts the hard-won gains made by television newswomen--the struggle they have faced in being taken seriously and the difficult balance of personal and professional life.

“This revealing study provides numerous insights into the lives and careers of TV newswomen in the form of quotes from celebrities and lesser-knowns in the field. Paisner (“Theo and Me”) interviews stars like Jane Pauley, Lesley Stahl and Diane Sawyer, as well as female anchors in Denver, San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit and elsewhere on such subjects as the way it was for pioneer women on the tube, what demands are made of women but not of men and how females cope with sexism and pregnancy. He follows six anchorwomen, among them Chere Avery of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Connie Chung of NBC-TV, through their typical days, showing the challenges unique to each and those that are common to all.” - Publishers Weekly

“A captivating book that describes the struggles of the women who have cracked the male bastion of television newscasting. The women profiled have weathered the differences in salary, opportunities, influence, and expectations, and projected the all-important image required for success in the man's world of broadcast news. Sylvia Chase, Connie Chung, Christine Craft, Faith Daniels, Jane Pauley, and Diane Sawyer are just a few of the network and local news personalities whose successes and struggles are reflected in this book. Snippets of interviews interspersed with ‘a day in the life of . . . chapters reflect the energy, the drive, the ambition, and the urge to succeed that propels these successful women into the glare of the television studio lights. Along with the spotlight and the success, Paisner details the lonely lifestyles, the obsessive work behavior, the resentments, and the emphasis on hair, cosmetics, and wardrobe. This is a strong book about strong women that will attract journalism students and young adults interested in television careers, as well as almost anyone who turns on the TV on to catch the news.” - School Library Journal