Julian Goodman

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Julian Goodman
Born (1922-05-01)May 1, 1922
Glasgow, Kentucky
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Juno Beach, Florida

Julian Goodman (May 1, 1922 – July 2, 2012) was an American broadcasting executive and journalist.[1][2]

Personal

He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky. Goodman took a hard stance in support of the first amendment.[2]

Career

Goodman was known for never asking for a raise or promotion. He started his career as a reporter working $3 a week for The Glasgow Daily Times. He then served in the US Army. After serving in the Army, he moved to Washington. Here he met William McAndrew and was given a job for the night news desk. He served as president of NBC from 1966-1974. Goodman helped establish Chet Huntley and David Brinkley as a well-known news team and led the network from 1966 to 1974. While working for NBC, he negotiated a $1 million deal to retain Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show. He also spent some time attempting to put an end to the Fairness Doctrine.[2]

Goodman was included on the master list of Nixon political opponents.[2] He was also a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1986 to 1992.[3]

Family

Goodman was married to his wife Betty Davis, who was also from Kentucky. Together they had four children, John, Jeffrey, Gregory, and Julie, along with six grandchildren.[2]

Death

Gooman died on July 2, 2012 at his home in Juno Beach, Florida at the age of 90. The cause of his death was from kidney failure.[2]

Accolades

References

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Sources

  • Staff report (Jun 28, 1973). Lists of White House 'Enemies' and Memorandums Relating to Those Named. New York Times


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