Robert W. Sarnoff

1918–1997 (age 79)

Biography

Robert W. Sarnoff led RCA and NBC through a period of major innovation, championing color television, satellite use, and the expansion of services that brought news and entertainment into every home.

He also supported arts institutions and education, always believing that broadcasting should uplift the public dialogue while celebrating the creativity that defines the human spirit.

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