- He was a columnist for the Los Angeles Mirror (and, when that paper folded in 1962, for the Times). Times-Mirror's TV station, KTTV, presented his weekly "Confidential File," comprised of a 15-minute filmed documentary on this controversial topic or that, followed by a 15-minute live interview related to the topic. The show began in 1953 and ended in 1958.
- A newspaper and television interviewer, Coates got his start as a columnist for the "Los Angeles Mirror," later doing restaurant coverage. Paul was also a regular on The Tonight Show. He retired in 1966.
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