William S. Paley
American television executive and art collector (1901-1990)
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.
William S. Paley in 1939
Paley died in New York City on October 26, 1990 from kidney failure, aged 89.[3]
References
change- ↑ "William S. Paley Biography". Bio. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ↑ Daniel N. Fasanello. "Paley, William S." The Pennsylvania State University. Archived from the original on 11 March 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ↑ Jeremy Gerard (27 October 1990). "William S. Paley, Builder of CBS, Dies at 89". New York Times. Retrieved 5 February 2015.