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Fred W. Friendly

President of CBS News (1964-1966) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Lived 1915 to 1998 · aged 82

Fred W. Friendly was a president of CBS News and the creator, along with Edward R. Murrow, of the documentary television program See It Now. He originated the concept of public-access television cable TV channels.

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George Polk Award1990
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

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Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1998 · aged 82

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