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William Paley
(1901-1990)
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William Samuel Paley (September 28, 1901 – October 26, 1990) was an American business personality, primarily involved in the media, and best known as the chief executive who built the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) from a small radio network into one of the foremost radio and television network operations in the United States of America.

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Born William Samuel Paley
27 September 1901
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
26 October 1990 (aged 89)
New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac Libra
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    William info 1st child with Babe Paley Male b. 1948 Age: 77 1948- Celebrity Baby
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    Kate info 2nd child with Babe Paley Female b. 1950 Age: 75 1950- Celebrity Baby
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