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William S. Paley
William S. Paley

William S. Paley was a prominent American broadcasting pioneer, born on September 28, 1901, and passed away on October 26, 1990. Paley is known for his leadership of CBS, which he transformed into one of the largest broadcasting networks in the United States. more

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