Quotes by Fred W. Friendly

About Fred W. Friendly:

Fred W. Friendly 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.
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Television makes so much at its worst that it can't afford to do its best.

Fred W. Friendly

A composite is a euphemism for a lie. It's disorderly. It's dishonest and it's not journalism.

Fred W. Friendly

The news is the one thing the networks can point to with pride. Everything else they do is crap, and they know it.

Fred W. Friendly

Television was supposed to be a national park. Instead it has become a money machine. It's a commodity now, just like pork bellies.

Fred W. Friendly

TV is bigger than any story it reports. It's the greatest teaching tool since the printing press.

Fred W. Friendly

Author Bio

  • NameFred W. Friendly
  • DescriptionPresident of CBS News
  • AliasesFred Friendly
  • BornOctober 30, 1915
  • DiedMarch 3, 1998
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionJournalist
  • AwardsGeorge Polk Award