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James Rosenfield, Former Top Executive at CBS, Dies at 97

Mentored by network founder William S. Paley, he served as president of the CBS Television Network and executive vp of the CBS Broadcast Group.

First reported 2 hours ago · latest update 1 hour ago
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Hollywood Reporter Authority 84

James H. Rosenfield Sr., a former executive vice president of the CBS Broadcast Group, died at the age of 97.

Rosenfield had held senior leadership positions within CBS, where he was recognized as a top executive overseeing aspects of the network’s broadcast operations.

His career in television spanned several decades, during which he contributed to the development and management of CBS programming and business strategy.

The news of his passing was reported by multiple industry publications, confirming his age and former role at the network.

Rosenfield’s death marks the loss of a longtime figure in American broadcast television.

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James Rosenfield, Former Top Executive at CBS, Dies at 97

Mentored by network founder William S. Paley, he served as president of the CBS Television Network and executive vp of the CBS Broadcast Group.

1 hour ago · Mike Barnes
80 Deadline

James H. Rosenfield Sr. Dies: Former Executive Vice President Of CBS Broadcast Group Was 97

James H. Rosenfield Sr., the longtime media executive and former executive vice president of CBS Broadcast Group, died on September 26. He was 97. Rosenfield rose from an account executive in television network sales to President of the CBS Television Network and ultimately Executive Vice President of the CBS Broadcast Group, with responsibility for the […]

2 hours ago · Tomt
78 Variety

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 […]

1 hour ago · Mya Copeland

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