James H. Rosenfield, Sr., Former Executive VP of CBS Broadcast Group, Dies at 97
James H. Rosenfield, Sr., a former top CBS executive who helped build the network into a cultural powerhouse, died Sept. 26. He was 97. Rosenfield spent two decades at CBS, during the years that brought programs like “All in the Family,” “M*A*S*H” and “60 Minutes.” Rosenfield was born July 18, 1929, in Boston. He attended […]
James H. Rosenfield, Sr., a former top executive at CBS, has died at the age of 97. According to Variety, he passed away on September 26. Rosenfield spent two decades at CBS, during which the network aired popular shows such as "All in the Family," "M*A*S*H," and "60 Minutes."
Rosenfield began his career at CBS as an account executive in network sales and rose through the ranks to become president of the CBS Television Network and executive vice president of the CBS Broadcast Group. He oversaw various operating divisions, including CBS Television Network, CBS Entertainment, CBS News, and CBS Sports. After leaving CBS, Rosenfield went on to serve as chairman and CEO of John Blair Communications, Inc., and founded JHR & Associates, a consulting firm.
Rosenfield was born on July 18, 1929, in Boston and graduated from Dartmouth College. He is survived by his partner, Charlotte Rosenblatt, his daughter Laurie Rosenfield, and son-in-law Peter Falk, as reported by TheWrap.
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