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Through the eyes of Annie Leibovitz
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Episode 19435
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Through the eyes of Annie Leibovitz

The prolific photographer talks about the survey that chronicles 50 years of documenting pop culture and politics; Hollywood Reporter TV critic Daniel Fienberg on the state of television.

A self-portrait by photographer Annie Leibovitz.
A self-portrait by photographer Annie Leibovitz.
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On today's show:

...On the cover of the Rolling Stone

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Since the early 1970s, photographer Annie Leibovitz has embedded herself in nearly every facet of American pop culture. Known best for her portrait work, she’s photographed celebrities and politicians alike, from Richard Nixon to John Lennon and Yoko Ono. She was even spotted at a recent Beto O’Rourke rally on the border. Her early work is now on display at Hauser & Wirth gallery in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles. "Annie Leibovitz. The Early Years, 1970 – 1983: Archive Project No. 1" chronicles her work at Rolling Stone magazine and her early photographs of musicians. John Horn spoke with Leibovitz as they walked through the show.

Coming to a TV channel near you

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Now that the Television Critics Assn. has completed its winter meeting with broadcast/cable networks and the streaming services, it's time to assess the hugely competitive landscape. Hollywood Reporter TV critic Daniel Fienberg provides the lowdown.