Fred W. Friendly

Born

October 30, 1915 in New York City, New York, U.S.

Died

March 03, 1998

Popularity

0.4368

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.