William S. Paley
William S. Paley | |
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Paley in 1939 | |
| Born | William Samuel Paley September 28, 1901 |
| Died | October 26, 1990 (aged 89) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Memorial Cemetery of Saint John's Church |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Television executive |
| Known for | President of CBS |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Carlos Manuel de Cespedes National Order of Merit of Cuba |
William Samuel Paley (September 28, 1901 – October 26, 1990) 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.