Name John Backe | ||
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Died October 22, 2015, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
John David Backe (July 5, 1932 – October 22, 2015) was an American television executive who served as the President and CEO of CBS from 1977 until 1980. Previously a bomber pilot, Backe helped CBS return to number 1 in the late 1970s before being ousted by CBS' founder, William S. Paley.
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