Laurel's World: On TV With Dave Zinczenko
Ask and ye shall receive, they say. And apparently it's true — thanks to the good people at FishbowlNY, who today give us exactly what we've been asking for. Boa-constricted Mediabistro founder Laurel Touby has lately refashioned herself as the Howie Kurtz of public access, and ever since we saw her riveting interview with Us Weekly editor Janice Min, we've been jonesing for the clip of her interview with Men's Health's Dave Zinczenko. What could be better than two people who believe their own spin facing off on amateur TV?
As it turns out, the chemistry isn't so much there. We're guessing that's mostly DZ's fault; he comes off as too sane for Touby when he eschews his "fit is the new rich" greatest hits. The highlights we're left with, then, is Laurel's tough questioning. "What's your title and what do you do at Men's Health?" "How many readers are reading Men's Health all over the country?" "Do you actually sit down with copy at a certain point of the day or night and read through every signle article that goes into Men's Health?"
And Mike Wallace claims it was entirely his choice to finally retire now.
Sometime Correspondent: 'Men's Health' Interview [FBNY]
Earlier: Laurel's World: On TV With Janice Min