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Now, just a toughness. >> well, a couple of things. i met mike wallace in the hall by the atm in the basement at cbs, and he stopped me and remembered my work and started talking about it, and it was a very daunting moment because i had followed him all throughout my life and career, dreaming of being a journalist some day. and he was kprextremely charmin just as he was on camera. and as far as don hewitt is concerned, who was another one of the greats, i got to work with him and he was coaching me tracking a piece for "60 minutes." and these guys really know how to bring themselves into the s...

Television. and eventually, mike wallace and don hewitt came to see it was making a parody of "60 minutes" and they regretted it. >> and the full essence of mike wallace is often seen in small interviews and had nothing to do with surprises. here is mike wallace with malcolm x. >> do you feel perhaps that you should know take over the leadership of the black muslims? >> no. i have no desire to take over the leadership of the black muslims, and i have never had that desire. but i do have this desire. i have a desire to see the afro american in this country get the human rights that are his due ...

Just a pioneer, a great man, a great journalist, passed away yesterday. and a guy you worked with and knew well. >> mike wallace. known for his tough, abrasive at times questioning on "60 minutes" died at a care facility on saturday night surrounded by his family. throughout his 60-year career, wallace was at the forefront of history. whether he was pressing world leaders or scolding celebrities, the iconic newsman perfected the art of the interview. his style mixed extensive research with a fair share of skepticism, a daunting combination for anyone hoping to dodge questions or hide the truth...