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Fred W. Friendly
WritingPersonal Info
gender
Male
birthday
October 30, 1915
died
March 3, 1998
place of birth
New York City, New York, U.S.
also known as
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.