Bob Wright
Bob Wright
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Bob Wright is a well-known American television executive and businessman, best recognized as the former CEO of NBCUniversal.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on November 25, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, Wright passed away on March 30, 2021, at the age of 87.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Wright was an American television executive and businessman. Throughout his career, he held various positions within the broadcasting industry.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a family that valued education, Wright's parents encouraged him to pursue higher learning. He attended Bucknell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1957. After serving in the United States Navy, Wright started his career in television at NBC.
Major Accomplishments
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Wright held several key positions during his tenure at NBCUniversal, including CEO and Vice Chairman from 2001 to 2010. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Leading NBC's expansion into cable television, which helped the network expand its reach and increase revenue.
Playing a crucial role in creating and acquiring various successful TV shows, such as "The Office," "30 Rock," and "Law & Order."
Fostering the development of online content through NBCUniversal's acquisition of Hulu.Notable Works or Actions
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Wright was instrumental in shaping the television landscape during his time at NBCUniversal. Some notable works include:
Creating a successful cable network: Wright oversaw the creation of several popular cable channels, including CNBC and MSNBC.
* Launching online platforms: Under Wright's leadership, NBCUniversal developed innovative online content through Hulu, which became one of the leading streaming services in the world.
Impact and Legacy
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Wright's impact on the television industry cannot be overstated. His vision for expanding NBCUniversal into cable television paved the way for the modern media landscape. He also played a significant role in shaping popular culture through his involvement in numerous hit TV shows.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Bob Wright is widely quoted and remembered due to his groundbreaking work in television, his innovative approach to expanding NBCUniversal's reach, and his lasting impact on the media industry.
Quotes by Bob Wright
You can't really be surprised at anything, because you don't know what their criteria is, ... You never know what they're looking for.
In times like these, a journalist's contribution to his country is measured in terms of illustrious commitment and sacrifice, ... There was no one more devoted to his calling than David Bloom and for that we are both grateful and humbled.
Intellectual property has become very, very important to both developed and developing nations.
I'm not easily frazzled. I don't see anything out here that is so shocking that we can't deal with. I see some opportunities behind all this.
The issue in the near term is these terms aren't all that relevant to consumers. . . . The reality is though if you don't have a set it's not going to be all that much different,
It's something we have to do, but it has to be done well, ... These movies are so expensive we have to be careful ... We're pretty close. Hopefully by the end of this year we'll be able to do that.
Don has decided that he wants to move on to do something different with NBC at the end of his contract and Warren wanted to move on and do production,
