William S. Paley (The Paley Center for Media)

William S. Paley was a pioneering American broadcasting executive who founded CBS, one of the major television and radio networks. His leadership transformed the media industry by shaping programming that reached millions of Americans. The Paley Center for Media, named after him, is a cultural museum and research organization in New York and Los Angeles. It preserves and exhibits television and radio history, celebrating the impact of media on society. Paley's influence helped establish broadcasting as a powerful means of entertainment, news, and culture.