Fred W. Friendly

Personal Info

Know For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1915-10-30 (83 years old)

Deathday

1998-03-03

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, U.S.

Fred W. Friendly

Biography

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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