Background
Fisher, Andrew Somes was born on February 25, 1948 in Brooklyn. Son of Robert Leon and Miriam Joy (Solomon) Fisher.
Fisher, Andrew Somes was born on February 25, 1948 in Brooklyn. Son of Robert Leon and Miriam Joy (Solomon) Fisher.
Bachelor, Brown U., 1970; Master of Arts, Brown U.
Urban affairs editor, Station KWTV-television, Oklahoma City, 1971-1973; reporter, Station WXIA-television, Atlanta, 1973; correspondent, New Jersey bureau chief, Station WCBS-television, New York City, 1973-1975; news director, Station WPRI-television, Providence, 1975-1976; assistant news director, Station WCAU-television, Philadelphia, 1976-1979; assistant news director, Station WBBM-television-television, Chicago, 1979-1980; news director, Station WAGA-television, Atlanta, 1980-1983; news director, Station KCBS-television, Los Angeles, 1983-1984; vice president, general manager, Station WSB-television, Atlanta, 1984-1990; executive vice president, Cox Broadcasting, since 1990. Chairman, Board Of Directors TVB. Board directors National Association of Broadcasters.
Member NATAS (News Excellence award 1983, Editorial Excellence award 1985, 86, 88, 89, 90), Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Robin Jean Wellman, March 19, 1981.