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William S. Paley

Bill Paley (1901-1990) was named by Broadcasting & Cable magazine as “one of the two most important men of the millennium” in the broadcast field. He is the “father” of CBS and the founder of The Museum of Television and Radio in New York City. Under his tutelage, CBS’s prime time dominance lasted for almost 20 years and brought many of America’s favorite shows to the television screen including Our Miss Brooks, Gunsmoke, Ed Sullivan, I Love Lucy, 60 Minutes and more. In a 1999 retrospective Broadcasting & Cable magazine summed up the Paley era: “During its prime time, CBS made more money than any other broadcasting network, dominated the schedules, won in entertainment and news and was the industry’s leader in innovation and policy.”



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History

Since the beginning of radio and television, broadcasters in New York have played a leading role in the industry. The Hall of Fame honors television and radio professionals from across the state who have dedicated their careers to serving local communities.

They have set a high standard for future generations. We are honored to recognize these outstanding broadcasters through membership into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

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