William S. Paley

American television executive (1901–1990)

William Samuel Paley (September 28, 1901 – October 26, 1990) 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.²

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Born Sep 28, 1901, died Oct 26, 1990.¹