Career After Candid Camera
Following his stint as public figure and host for Candid Camera, Peter has written frequent op-eds for many nationally recognized news outlets including The New York Times, The Boston Globe, as well as The Wall Street Journal. In these articles he offered up his observations and opinions of television and film. His essay about the evolution of television was later included in “The Story of American Business,” which was published in 2009 by the Harvard Business Press. He also has a weekly column distributed by the Cagle Syndicate.
Peter will frequently use clips from his time on Candid Camera to give a visual to the point he is trying to convey. He used both his speaking ability and his clips in publishing two business training videos, entitled "Too Close to the Customer" and "Expect the Unexpected." Both of which are still marketed frequently throughout the business community. His knowledge of human nature, with the help of his vast library of candid videos, has helped him become a very effective lecturer for top business, education, and social groups. His current presentation to business groups is called "The Candid You."
In addition to his publishing career, Peter is also the founder of the Monterey County Young Journalists program in California. The program offers hands-on training for high school students to help pursue their journalism goals. He has also inaugurated the Courtroom Journalism in Monterey County, as well as a statewide event for the Constitutional Right Foundation in Los Angeles.
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