Sylvester "Pat" Weaver

Television broadcaster and producer

Sylvester "Pat" Weaver - Television broadcaster and producer
Born

1908
117 years ago

Died

March 17th, 2002
22 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Significant contributions to television broadcasting included pioneering a new format for the medium. Developed influential programs such as 'The Tonight Show' and 'Today', helping to shape the landscape of American television. Oversaw the establishment of the television operations for NBC, leading innovative programming strategies during the early years of television. Played a key role in launching several popular shows that defined early television.

Created 'The Today Show'

Developed 'The Tonight Show'

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