Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 30, 1915
Died
March 3, 1998 (82 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, U.S.
Also Known As
- Ferdinand Friendly Wachenheimer
Fred W. Friendly
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.
