GERALD-SLATER-Obituary

GERALD SLATER

Washington, District of Columbia

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SLATER--Gerald, a founder of PBS, died of coronavirus in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2020. He was 86. His extensive broadcasting career started with Fred Friendly at CBS News and the Ford Foundation (1960-70), followed by his appointment as the first General Manager of PBS (1970-1975). Next,...

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As a PBS board member in the 1970s-80s I got to know him well. Such a wonderful guy and leader at PBS. All the best to his family.

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving