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Fred W. Friendly
- Born
- Oct 30, 1915 · Aged 82
- Died
- Mar 3, 1998
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, U.S.
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 1
- TV credits
- 1
- Directing credits
- 1
Also known as (1)
- Ferdinand Friendly Wachenheimer
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.
