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Rona Barrett's rise and battles in show business
Los Angeles entertainment reporter Rona Barrett, longtime host on Good Morning America, details her career from Queens roots to ABC's top entertainment figure. She discusses rivalries, clashes with executives, and her outspoken approach to Hollywood's business and politics.
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