| 词条 | Daniel Burke (executive) |
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| name = Daniel Burke | birth_date = {{birth date|mf=yes|1929|2|4}} | birth_place = Albany, New York, United States | death_date = {{death date and age|mf=yes|2011|10|26|1929|2|4}} | death_place = Rye, New York, United States | death_cause = Diabetes | alma_mater = University of Vermont, Harvard University }} Daniel Burke (February 4, 1929 – October 26, 2011) was an American television executive. BiographyOriginally from Albany, New York, Burke served in the Korean War, later earning his Bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont and his MBA from Harvard University.[1] He worked for General Foods in Albany for five years after leaving Harvard before joining Capital Cities.[1] In 2011, the Los Angeles Times called Burke one of the "architects of the modern television industry."[1] Acquisition of the American Broadcasting CompanyWith Capital Cities Chairman Tom Murphy, Burke spearheaded the $3.5 billion acquisition of the American Broadcasting Company in 1986 by Capital Cities, a much smaller company.[1] Burke became President of ABC following the merger, running the daily operations of the 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 NBC Universal since 2010. PhilanthropyHis philanthropic efforts included serving as Chairman Emeritus of NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital and as director of Partnership for a Drug-Free America.[1] He founded a minor league baseball team based in Portland, Maine.[1] DeathDaniel Burke died from complications of diabetes at his home in Rye, New York, on October 26, 2011, aged 82. He was survived by his wife of 54 years, Harriet, and their four children.[1] References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 {{cite news|first=Joe|last=Flint|title=Daniel Burke dies at 82; former president of Capital Cities/ABC|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-dan-burke-20111027,0,1403859.story|work=Los Angeles Times|date=2011-10-27|accessdate=2011-10-29}} {{2008 Television Hall of Fame}}{{Presidents of the American Broadcasting Company}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Burke, Daniel}} 11 : 1929 births|2011 deaths|American Broadcasting Company executives|Presidents of the American Broadcasting Company|American military personnel of the Korean War|Harvard Business School alumni|Businesspeople from Albany, New York|Deaths from diabetes|Disease-related deaths in New York (state)|Portland Sea Dogs|University of Vermont alumni |
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