Fred W. Friendly
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Not to be confused with Ed Friendly.
Fred W. Friendly (born Ferdinand Friendly Wachenheimer, October 30, 1915 – March 3, 1998) was a president of CBS News and the creator, along with Edward R. Murrow, of the documentary television program See It Now. He originated the concept of public-access television cable TV channels.
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Born | Ferdinand Friendly Wachenheimer (1915-10-30)October 30, 1915 New York City , US |
Died | March 3, 1998(1998-03-03) (aged 82) |
Resting place | Kensico Cemetery |
Alma mater | Nichols Junior College[1] |
Spouses |
Ruth Weiss Mark (m. 1968) |
Children | 6, including David T. Friendly, Andy Friendly, and Michael Mark |
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