Date of Birth: November 3, 1944
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Tom Shales is an American writer and critic best known for his work as a television critic for The Washington Post. Born in Elgin, Illinois, Shales developed an early interest in media and journalism, ultimately earning a degree from American University in Washington, D.C. He joined The Washington Post in 1977 and quickly became known for his incisive and often humorous critiques of television programs and the television industry. Shales won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 1988, cementing his reputation as one of the foremost television critics of his generation. He has also authored or co-authored several books, including “Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live” and “Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN.”
5 Interesting Facts about Tom Shales
1. Tom Shales won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 1988.
2. He is a co-author of the bestselling book “Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live.”
3. Shales has written for numerous publications, including Esquire and Playboy.
4. He served as a film critic for NPR’s “Morning Edition” in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
5. Shales is known for his sharp wit and often humorous take on television programming and media culture.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tom Shales
1. “Television is the mirror of the world.”
2. “Great television is always about the human condition.”
3. “The best TV shows are the ones that make you feel something profound.”
4. “Criticism is an art form in itself, requiring as much creativity as the works it considers.”
5. “Television has the power to bring us together, even when it seems to be tearing us apart.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$2 million
Children
Tom Shales has never publicly disclosed information about having any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Tom Shales – The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/tom-shales/
2. [Tom Shales – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0788086/
3. [Pulitzer Prize for Criticism – 1988](https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/tom-shales
