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2 unusual facts about Robert Pauley


National Black Network

The idea for a National Black Network was conceived by former ABC Radio and Mutual Broadcasting Network President Robert Pauley in 1969 as a way to utilize Mutual's contracted but unused network lines for the benefit of African-Americans.

Robert Pauley

He created Television News Inc. in 1973, with the goal of countering the perceived liberal bias in the media, with the support of investor Joseph Coors.



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