Fred W. Friendly

Journalist, Author

1915 – 1998

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Who was Fred W. Friendly?

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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Born
Oct 30, 1915
New York City
Also known as
  • Ferdinand Friendly Wachenheimer
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Employment
  • President, CBS News
    ( - 1966)
Died
Mar 3, 1998
Riverdale
Resting place
Kensico Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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