Ward Chamberlin
Ward Chamberlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 August 1921[1] |
| Died | February 23, 2017 (aged 95) |
| Occupation | Public broadcasting executive |
| Spouse | Anne Chamberlin (m. 1945; divorced)[2] |
Ward Chamberlin (4 August 1921 – 23 February 2017) was a president of the US TV channel WETA for fifteen years. During his career he was also executive vice president at WNET in New York and senior vice president for PBS.[3] He retired from public broadcasting in 2003.[1] Ward was one of the founders of AFS Intercultural Programs and is among the veterans featured in Ken Burns' documentary The War.[4][1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "The War". The War. PBS. September 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ Bernstein, Adam (10 Jan 2012). "Anne Chamberlin, journalist, dies at 90". Washington Post. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ "Public TV Honors PBS Executive". Los Angeles Times. 18 June 1990. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ "AFS Intercultural Programs Founder Ward Chamberlin Featured in Upcoming Ken Burns Epic on World War II". PR Newswire (Press release). 29 August 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
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