Fred W. Friendly

Fred W. Friendly

CrewProductionProducerDirectorWriter Oct 30 (died age 82) New York City, New York, U.S. 1957–1998 (41 year career)
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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.