Fred W. Friendly
Personal information
- Known for
- Writing
- Known credits
- 10
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 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.
