Episode 145: George Rothweiler
This week’s guest is George Rothweiler, an Emmy-winning camera operator who worked for CBS for over 40 years, including the entire 22-year run of Late Show with David Letterman.
George and Mike have an expansive conversation about his journey into the world of television, how he climbed the ranks to cover high-profile sporting events beginning with Super Bowl XII along with the dozens after, and his transition to become a handheld camera operator for Late Show.
They delve into the people who shaped his career, with George giving special recognition to veteran leaders such as Jerry Foley and Dave Dorsett. Naturally, they also reflect on George’s favorite moments working alongside David Letterman and the incredible team at Late Show.
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