John Backe
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 9 years ago |
| Date of birth | July 5,1932 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | Akron |
| Ohio | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | October 22,2015 |
| Died | Gladwyne |
| Pennsylvania | |
| United States | |
| Education | Miami University |
| Nominations | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Special |
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| ID | 1554615 |
John Backe Life story
John David Backe was an American television executive who served as the President and CEO of CBS from 1977 until 1980. Previously a bomber pilot, Backe helped CBS return to number 1 in the late 1970s before being ousted by CBS' founder, William S. Paley. He died on October 22,2015, from heart failure. He was 83.
