John David Backe (July 5, 1932 – October 22, 2015) was an
American television
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executive who served as the
President
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*President (corporate title)
* President (education), a leader of a college or university
* President (government title)
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and
CEO
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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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References
1932 births
2015 deaths
CBS chief executive officers
Presidents of CBS, Inc.
American television executives
Miami University alumni
Xavier University alumni
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