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William S. Paley

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American television executive and art collector (1901-1990)

United StatesJournalistsLived 1901 to 1990 · aged 89
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William Samuel Paley was an American businessman, primarily involved in the media, and best known as the chief executive who built the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) from a small radio network into one of the foremost radio and television network operations in the United States.

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Walter Cronkite and Paley discussing CBS 1980 election coverageWalter Cronkite and Paley discussing CBS 1980 election coverageSamuel L. Paley library at Temple University, named for William S. Paley's fatherSamuel L. Paley library at Temple University, named for William S. Paley's father

Awards 3

1984Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism
1979Trustees Award
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1990 · aged 89
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14 languages

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