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William Samuel Paley (September 28, 1901 – October 26, 1990) [1] 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] .
William S. Paley (born September 28, 1901, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died October 26, 1990, New York, New York) was an American broadcaster who personified the power and influence of Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) for more than half a century.
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Oct 27, 1990 · William S. Paley, who personified the power, glamour, allure and influence of CBS Inc., the communications empire he built, died last night at his home in Manhattan. He was 89 years old.
Oct 27, 1990 · William S. Paley, the cigar-maker’s son who took an infant network of 16 radio stations in 1928 and parented it into a billion-dollar news and entertainment empire called CBS, died late Friday.
William S. Paley. Columbia Broadcasting System. 1928–1983. Industry: Entertainment & Broadcast Media. Era: 1920. After entering the media and entertainment field on somewhat of a whim, Paley grew his small radio concern into a media conglomerate with success in radio, television, music, media equipment and more.
Learn about the history and legacy of William S. Paley, the visionary media mogul who created CBS and founded The Paley Center for Media. Explore his achievements in radio and television programming, his passion for quality and style, and his impact on the industry and society.
Oct 30, 2017 · William Samuel Paley was 26 years old when he decided to sling his CBS pebble at NBC's Goliath. Taking aim with a floundering radio network of 16 affiliates, he slowly built CBS into broadcasting's greatest show.
