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John Backe

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Gender Male
Death9 years ago
Date of birth July 5,1932
Zodiac sign Cancer
Born Akron
Ohio
United States
Date of died October 22,2015
DiedGladwyne
Pennsylvania
United States
Education Miami University
Nominations Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Special
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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.

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