by Michael Mackie
In first grade, Michael Mackie could spout inconsequential details about the 70s series “The Bionic Woman” with superhuman speed. By the time he entered high school in West Des Moines, Iowa, he was determined to have a career in TV. Or on TV. Or watching TV. He wasn’t picky.
Mackie earned his degree in broadcasting from the University of Iowa to prove to the world he was not only educated, but could help any trivia team sweep the pop culture category with his knowledge of sitcoms, game shows, music, and all-things Oprah.
Through his career, he’s worked a variety of jobs - spanning entertainment reporting to marketing - including stints at four local TV stations in the Kansas City market. Through the decades, he’s interviewed musicians, comedians, television, and film stars - including 10 Academy Award winners.
When he’s not chatting up celebs, the accomplished travel writer is heading off to exotic locations (or unassuming Midwest towns), where he may be found hoping to spot his legend: the fabulous Dolly Parton. She still owes him an interview. He ain't too proud to beg.
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