Leonard H. Goldenson (December 7 1905 - December 27 1999) was the first president of ABC. In 1974, Mr. Goldenson received The Hundred Year Association of New York's Gold Medal Award "in recognition of outstanding contributions to the City of New York." Wikipedia
As the founder of a major U.S. network, Leonard Goldenson is perhaps not as famous as David Sarnoff of NBC or William S. Paley of CBS. But he should be. Starting in 1951, over a thirty-year period, Goldenson created the modern ABC (American Broadcasting www.museum.tv/archives/etv/G/htmlG/goldensonle/goldensonl...
Leonard Goldenson was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1992. Named a Disney Legend. [2004] Pioneer of television; former chairman of ABC network. www.imdb.com/name/nm0325554/
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Disney Legends presents Leonard H. Goldenson, Television, 2004. The Disney Legends program acknowledges and honors individuals whose imagination, talents, and dreams have created the Disney magic. legends.disney.go.com/legends/detail?key=Leonard+H.+Golde...