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Mike Leonard
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Leonard was a feature correspondent for the Today Show for 31 years and is known for his stories on everyday life and the unique creative way he presents his work. Leonard is also part of a family video production company, Picture Show Films. The company uses digital video exclusively and edits its projects on Power.
Picture Show has produced critically acclaimed television shows.
Features for Public Broadcasting Service, Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, and other news outlets. And videos for fund-raising, corporate training, and other projects.
In 1989, Leonard had the honor of having a G.I. Joe figure sculpted after his likeness by Hasbro. They named their character, Scoop, whose given name was "Leonard Michaels," in honor of the real newsman.
Scoop was also in the communications field, just like his inspiration.
(1) He also produced a television series chronicling the same trip. Mike and his family have built a Wiffle Ball stadium in their front yard, Picture Show Park at the PineYards.
