Fred W. Friendly
Writing
October 30, 1915
Died at age 82
March 3, 1998
Date of Death
New York City, New York, U.S.
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.