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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] .

   • Children: 4
   • Resting place: Memorial Cemetery of Saint John's Church

   • Occupation: Television executive
   • Known for: President of CBS

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › William-S-PaleyWilliam S. Paley | Biography, Babe Paley, CBS, & Facts

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   Apr 1, 2024 · 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. He transformed the small radio network into a media empire, serving as president (1928–46 ...

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4. www.nytimes.com › 1990/10/27 › obituariesWilliam S. Paley, Builder of CBS, Dies at 89 - The New York Times

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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. His...

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6. www.emmys.com › news › hall-fameWilliam S. Paley: Hall of Fame Tribute | Television Academy

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   Oct 30, 2017 · On April 20, 1983, at the age of 81, William Paley resigned after a broadcasting career that had spanned more than five decades. This tribute originally appeared in the Television Academy Hall of Fame program celebrating William S. Paley's induction in 1984.

7. www.paleycenter.org › about › about-historyHistory - Paley Center

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   Learn how William S. Paley founded and led The Paley Center for Media, a public institution that collects, preserves, and interprets television and radio programming. Discover his achievements in broadcasting, his passion for quality and style, and his legacy as a showman and entrepreneur.

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   Did William Paley own a horse?

   • In the 1940s, William Paley and his brother-in-law Leon Levy formed Jaclyn Stable, which owned and raced a string of thoroughbred race horses. He enjoyed photographing Picasso in Cap d'Antibes. Like Picasso, Paley drove an exotic French Facel Vega Facel II, the fastest four-seater car in the world in the early 1960s.

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   Why did William Paley become president of Columbia?

   • On Sept. 26, 1928 -- two days before his 27th birthday -- William Paley became the president of Columbia, chosen because of his understanding of radio as a powerful advertising medium. He owned 41 percent of the company on an investment of $417,000 raised from his shares in the cigar company.

   William S. Paley, Builder of CBS, Dies at 89 - The New York Times

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   Who were William Paley parents?

   • William Paley was born in the Jewish section of Chicago's West Side on Sept. 28, 1901. His parents, Samuel and Goldie, had emigrated in the 1880's from the Ukraine. As a teen-ager, Samuel apprenticed with a cigar maker; by 1896, he had his own factory. In 1905 a sister, Blanche, was born.

   William S. Paley, Builder of CBS, Dies at 89 - The New York Times

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   Who was William Samuel Paley?

   • William Samuel Paley was born on September 28, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois. His father, Samuel Paley, a Jewish immigrant from the Eastern European nation of Ukraine, built a successful cigar-making company in the United States. His mother was Goldie (Drell) Paley. William had one younger sister, Blanche.

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   Oct 26, 1990 · William S. Paley. BORN: September 28, 1901 • Chicago, Illinois. DIED: October 26, 1990 • New York, New York. American radio and television executive. William S. Paley ranks among the giants of American television executives. During his long reign as president and chairman of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), he helped establish it as ...

10. www.hbs.edu › detailsWilliam S. Paley - Leadership - Harvard Business School

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    Learn about the life and career of William S. Paley, the legendary media and entertainment leader who built CBS into a global powerhouse. Find out his achievements, challenges, and legacy in this comprehensive biography from Harvard Business School.