William S. Paley
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William Samuel Paley (September 28, 1901 – October 26, 1990) was an American businessman, philanthropist, broadcaster and founder of CBS.[1] He was a Chicago-born cigar salesman. In 1928 he purchased a small group of radio stations.[2] From that start he built CBS into a dominant force in radio and television.
Paley died in New York City on October 26, 1990 from kidney failure, aged 89.[3]
William S. Paley Media
Walter Cronkite and Paley discussing CBS 1980 election coverage
Samuel L. Paley library at Temple University, named for William S. Paley's father
References
- ↑ William S. Paley BiographyBio. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ↑ Daniel N. Fasanello. Paley, William S.The Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ↑ Jeremy Gerard. William S. Paley, Builder of CBS, Dies at 89 (27 October 1990)New York Times. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
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