Julian Goodman
| Julian Goodman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 1, 1922 Glasgow, Kentucky |
| Died |
July 2, 2012 (aged 90) Juno Beach, Florida |
Julian Goodman (May 1, 1922 – July 2, 2012) was an American broadcasting executive and journalist.[1][2]
Personal
He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky. Goodman took a hard stance in support of the first amendment.[2]
Career
Goodman was known for never asking for a raise or promotion. He started his career as a reporter working $3 a week for The Glasgow Daily Times. He then served in the US Army. After serving in the Army, he moved to Washington. Here he met William McAndrew and was given a job for the night news desk. He served as president of NBC from 1966-1974. Goodman helped establish Chet Huntley and David Brinkley as a well-known news team and led the network from 1966 to 1974. While working for NBC, he negotiated a $1 million deal to retain Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show. He also spent some time attempting to put an end to the Fairness Doctrine.[2]
Goodman was included on the master list of Nixon political opponents.[2] He was also a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1986 to 1992.[3]
Family
Goodman was married to his wife Betty Davis, who was also from Kentucky. Together they had four children, John, Jeffrey, Gregory, and Julie, along with six grandchildren.[2]
Death
Gooman died on July 2, 2012 at his home in Juno Beach, Florida at the age of 90. The cause of his death was from kidney failure.[2]
Accolades
- 1973: Paul White Award, Radio Television Digital News Association[4]
References
- ↑ Carter, Bill (July 2, 2012). "Julian Goodman Dies at 90; Led NBC". New York Times. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Carter, Bill. "Julian Goodman Dies at 90 - Led NBC". Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ↑ http://www.peabodyawards.com/stories/story/george-foster-peabody-awards-board-members
- ↑ "Paul White Award". Radio Television Digital News Association. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
Sources
- Staff report (Jun 28, 1973). Lists of White House 'Enemies' and Memorandums Relating to Those Named. New York Times