John Backe Dies at 83; Put CBS Back Atop Prime Time by SAM ROBERTS

By SAM ROBERTS

Mr. Backe led CBS in the 1970s, helping the network take back first place in prime time, with bold programming like “Dallas.” He was ousted after a power struggle.

Published: October 29, 2015 at 12:00AM

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