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== Early life and education == |
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Wussler was born in [[Newark, New Jersey]]. and attended [[Seton Hall University]].<ref name=multichannel> {{cite news |first=|last=|title=Robert Wussler, Former Turner Broadcasting Sytem And CBS Executive, Dies At 73 |
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|url=http://www.multichannel.com/article/453659-Robert_Wussler_Former_Turner_Broadcasting_Sytem_And_CBS_Executive_Dies_At_73.php?rssid=20059&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MultichannelBreakingNews+%28Multichannel+News+-+Breaking+News%29|work=[[Multichannel News]]|publisher= |date=2010-06-12 |accessdate=2010-06-04}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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| ⚫ | Wussler began his career at [[CBS]] in 1957, working in the mailroom.<ref |
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| ⚫ | Within weeks after joining CBS in 1957, Wussler became a production assistant, eventually rising to be an executive producer and a director of special events. From 1972 until 1974, Wussler served as the general manager of CBS-owned [[WBBM-TV]] in Chicago.<ref |
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Wussler returned to CBS headquarters in 1974 as vice president of CBS Sports. He then became the head of the network in 1976. |
Wussler returned to CBS headquarters in 1974 as vice president of CBS Sports. He then became the head of the network in 1976. |
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In 1978, Wussler formed his own production company, Pyramid Enterprises. Two years later, he joined Ted Turner at Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta, eventually going on to co-found [[CNN|Cable News Network]].<ref |
In 1978, Wussler formed his own production company, Pyramid Enterprises. Two years later, he joined Ted Turner at Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta, eventually going on to co-found [[CNN|Cable News Network]].<ref name=multichannel/> |
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From 1989 until 1992, Wussler was Chief Executive Officer of Comsat Video Enterprises, Inc., where he joined with the Metromedia Company as initial investors in a Company that eventually became Metromedia International Telecommunications, Inc., developing independent cable television and cellular telephone systems in the former Soviet Union. |
From 1989 until 1992, Wussler was Chief Executive Officer of Comsat Video Enterprises, Inc., where he joined with the Metromedia Company as initial investors in a Company that eventually became Metromedia International Telecommunications, Inc., developing independent cable television and cellular telephone systems in the former Soviet Union. |
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From 1992 until his death, Wussler ran the Wussler Group, a consulting company.<ref |
From 1992 until his death, Wussler ran the Wussler Group, a consulting company.<ref name=multichannel/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 13:26, 24 June 2010
Robert J. Wussler | |
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| Born | September 8, 1936 Newark, N.J. |
| Died | June 5, 2010 Westport, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Executive |
Robert J. Wussler (September 8, 1936 – June 5, 2010) was an Emmy Award winning journalist, executive, and co-founder of CNN.[1]
Early life and education
Wussler was born in Newark, New Jersey. and attended Seton Hall University.[2]
Career
Wussler began his career at CBS in 1957, working in the mailroom.[2] He rose through the ranks to become the youngest president of the network at the age of 40.
Within weeks after joining CBS in 1957, Wussler became a production assistant, eventually rising to be an executive producer and a director of special events. From 1972 until 1974, Wussler served as the general manager of CBS-owned WBBM-TV in Chicago.[2]
Wussler returned to CBS headquarters in 1974 as vice president of CBS Sports. He then became the head of the network in 1976.
In 1978, Wussler formed his own production company, Pyramid Enterprises. Two years later, he joined Ted Turner at Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta, eventually going on to co-found Cable News Network.[2]
From 1989 until 1992, Wussler was Chief Executive Officer of Comsat Video Enterprises, Inc., where he joined with the Metromedia Company as initial investors in a Company that eventually became Metromedia International Telecommunications, Inc., developing independent cable television and cellular telephone systems in the former Soviet Union.
From 1992 until his death, Wussler ran the Wussler Group, a consulting company.[2]
References
- ^ , "Robert J. Wussler, CNN Co-Founder and CBS Exec, Dies at 73", The New York Times, June 11, 2010 available online.
- ^ a b c d e "Robert Wussler, Former Turner Broadcasting Sytem And CBS Executive, Dies At 73". Multichannel News. 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
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