James Rosenfield, Former Top Executive at CBS, Dies at 97
Mentored by William S. Paley, he served as president of the CBS Television Network and executive vp of the CBS Broadcast Group.
James H. Rosenfield, Sr., a former executive at CBS Broadcast Group, passed away on Saturday in New York City at the age of 97. CBS confirmed his death. Over two decades with CBS, Rosenfield started as an account executive in network sales, eventually becoming president of the CBS Television Network and later executive vice president of the CBS Broadcast Group.
He oversaw divisions at CBS Television Network, CBS Entertainment, CBS News, and CBS Sports, guiding hit shows like "All in the Family," "60 Minutes," and "M*A*S*H." After leaving CBS, Rosenfield became chairman and CEO of John Blair Communications, Inc., and later founded JHR & Associates, a consulting firm. He also co-founded Reisenbach Philanthropies, served on multiple boards, and was a graduate of Dartmouth College.
Born in Boston on July 18, 1929, Rosenfield is survived by his partner, daughter, son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, although he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, and brother, Dr. Allan.
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