Lin Bolen

TV Producer

1941 –

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Who is Lin Bolen?

Lin Bolen is an American television executive and producer. Bolen is most noted for her role as the NBC daytime television programming Vice President, a position she held from 1972 until 1978. In this role, Bolen was responsible for commissioning the long-running game show Wheel of Fortune and is credited with bringing successful long form to network soap operas. Bolen is mentioned in Who's Who in America as a trailblazer for Women in Television.

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Born
Mar 21, 1941
Benton
Also known as
  • Lin Bolen Wendkos
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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on July 23, 2013

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