A Former New York Observer Staffer Remembers Working With Rex Reed
- Posted on June 13, 2026
- By The Hollywood Reporter
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A Former New York Observer Staffer Remembers Working With Rex Reed
During his final years at 'The New York Observer,' the late legendary film critic was often his own worst enemy. A then-24-year-old staffer recalls how he became Reed's unlikely handler, confidant and — on more than one occasion — last line of defense.