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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] .

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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.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › William_SWilliam S. Paley - New World Encyclopedia

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   William S. Paley (September 28, 1901 – October 26, 1990), coming from a family of Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, was the chief executive who built CBS from a small radio network to the dominant radio and television network operation in America.

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   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.

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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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   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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   When did William Paley resign?

   • 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.

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   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.

10. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1990/10/27-mnWilliam S. Paley, 89, Dies; Built an Empire Called CBS ...

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    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...