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William S. Paley

American television executive and art collector (1901-1990) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 89

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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Awards

Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism1984
Trustees Award1979
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

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