Editor Friendly

Background

Friendly, Ed was born on April 8, 1922 in New York City. Son of Edwin S. and Henrietta (Steinmeier) Friendly.

Education

Graduate, Manlius School, 1941.

Career

He was responsible for creating several successful television programs including Rowan & Martin"s Laugh-In, Little House on the Prairie, and Backstairs at the White House. Editor Friendly served with the United States Army in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World World War World War II After the war, he worked at the advertising agency of Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn. He began his television career in 1949, working for American Broadcasting Company as director of sales before moving to Columbia Broadcasting System as a contract producer and then, in 1959, National Broadcasting Company as vice-president of special programs.

He subsequently expanded his racing interest, partnering with first wife Natalie in a large stable of horses.

Some of their successful horses include:

He also served as president of the California"s Horsemen"s Benevolent and Protective Association.

Achievements

• Editor Friendly has been listed as a noteworthy Television producer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with infantry United States Army, 1942-1945, PTO. Member California Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (president 1994, former member board directors), Thoroughbred Owners California (founder, president, chairman 1993-1996, chairman 1996-1997, board directors since 1993), National Thoroughbred Association(vice chairman, board directors since 1996, founding member), National Thoroughbred Racing Association (board directors since 1997).

Connections

Married Natalie Coulson Brooks, January 31, 1952 (deceased May 9, 2002). Children: Brooke Friendly, Edwin S. III. Married Paula Reddish Zinnemann, November 27, 2003.

Father:

Edwin S. Friendly

Mother:

Henrietta (Steinmeier) Friendly

Spouse:

Paula Reddish Zinnemann

Spouse:

Natalie Coulson Brooks

child:

Brooke Friendly

child:

Edwin S. III Friendly