Introduction
Julian Goodman (May 1, 1922 – July 2, 2012) was an American broadcasting executive and journalist.
Personal
He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky. Goodman took a hard stance in support of the first amendment.
Career
Goodman was known for never asking for a raise or promotion. He started his career as a reporter working $3 a week for The Glasgow Daily Times. He then served in the US Army. After serving in the Army, he moved to Washington. Here he met William McAndrew and was given a job for the night news desk. He served as president of NBC from 1966 to 1974. Goodman helped establish Chet Huntley and David Brinkley as a well-known news team and led the network from 1966 to 1974. While working for NBC, he negotiated a $1 million deal to retain Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show. He also spent some time attempting to put an end to the Fairness Doctrine.
Goodman was included on the master list of Nixon political opponents. He was also a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1986 to 1992.
Family
Goodman was married to his wife Betty Davis, who was also from Kentucky. Together they had four children, John, Jeffrey, Gregory, and Julie, along with six grandchildren.
Death
Goodman died on July 2, 2012 at his home in Juno Beach, Florida at the age of 90. The cause of his death was from kidney failure.
Accolades
- 1973: Paul White Award, Radio Television Digital News Association
- "Paul White Award". Radio Television Digital News Association. Retrieved 2014-05-27.