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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...
Oct 30, 2017 · Learn how William S. Paley built CBS from a small radio network into a broadcasting giant, competing with NBC and attracting top talent and audiences. Read his autobiography excerpts, achievements, and legacy in the television industry.
Learn about the life and career of William S. Paley, the founder and chairman of Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS). He transformed a small radio concern into a media empire that dominated the American airwaves for decades.
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Oct 26, 1990 · Learn about the life and career of William S. Paley, the American radio and television executive who built CBS into a major network. Find out how he developed CBS Radio, hired legendary entertainers, and became a patron of the arts.
