http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/chh/bio/rivera_g.htmCelebrating Hispanic Heritage - Biography Geraldo Rivera1943 Journalist, Television talk show host Controversial television journalist Geraldo Rivera, host of the daytime talk show Geraldo, has gained a reputation as the king of tabloid television. Despite his reputation, however, Rivera has enjoyed a long and often distinguished career. Some of his many roles have included advocacy lawyer, public speaker, charitable foundation board member, and investigative reporter. Born in Brooklyn On 3 July (some sources say 4 July) 1943, Gerald Michael Riviera was born to Allen and Lillian (Friedman) Rivera. In later years, the transformed "Geraldo" questioned his mother about her...