Daniel Burke (executive)
Daniel Burke | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 4, 1929 Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 2011 (aged 82) Rye, New York, U.S. |
| Education | University of Vermont Harvard University |
Daniel Burke (February 4, 1929 – October 26, 2011) was an American television executive.
Biography
Originally from
television industry."[1]
Acquisition of the American Broadcasting Company
With
television network until his retirement in 1994.[1] Burke and Murphy streamlined ABC's operations and made the network more profitable.[1]
One of Burke's three sons, Steve, former head of Comcast, has headed NBCUniversal since 2010.
Philanthropy
His philanthropic efforts included serving as Chairman Emeritus of
minor league baseball team based in Portland, Maine.[1]
Death
Daniel Burke died at aged 82 from complications of diabetes at his home in Rye, New York, on October 26, 2011.[1]
Awards and honors
- 1984: Ida B. Wells Award by the National Association of Black Journalists
- 1992: Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement[2]
- 2008: Television Academy Hall of Fame[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Flint, Joe (2011-10-27). "Daniel Burke dies at 82; former president of Capital Cities/ABC". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- American Academy of Achievement.
- ^ "Hall of Fame – 2008 Winner – Daniel B. Burke". www.emmys.com. Television Academy.