Background
Byrne, Edward Blake was born on July 2, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Francis and Naomi Elaine (Hart) Byrne.
broadcasting company executive
Byrne, Edward Blake was born on July 2, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Francis and Naomi Elaine (Hart) Byrne.
Bachelor, Duke University, 1957. Master of Business Administration, Columbia University, 1961.
Trainee, finance analyst, sales service account executive, Columbia Broadcasting System television Network, 1961-1964; account executive, Edward Petry Company, 1964-1967; general sales manager, Station KPTV, Portland, Oregon, 1967-1973; general manager, Station WJAR-television, The Outlet Company, 1973-1974; president, general manager, Sta KXAS-television, LIN Broadcasting, Fort Worth, 1974-1982; group vice president television, LIN Broadcasting, 1982-1988; president, general manager, Station KCAL-television, Los Angeles, 1989-1990; president, Argyle television, Los Angeles, since 1992.
Member of University (New York City). R.A.C. (London).
Married Mary Frances Bowden, May 28, 1960 (divorced 1985). Children: John, Jocelyn.