Background
Achbar, Francine was born on August 24, 1946 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daughter of Benjamin and Marjorie Ruth (Sinclair) Achbar. came to the United States 1963.
television producer broadcasting executive
Achbar, Francine was born on August 24, 1946 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daughter of Benjamin and Marjorie Ruth (Sinclair) Achbar. came to the United States 1963.
Bachelor of Science, Boston University, 1967.
Reporter, Fairchild Publs., Boston, 1967-1968; reporter, Boston Herald Traveler, 1968-1971; news producer, Station WNAC-television, Boston, 1972-1976; associate producer, Station WBZ-television, Boston, 1971-1972; executive producer news, Station WBZ-television, Boston, 1977; producer documentary programming, Station WBZ-television, Boston, 1978-1983; executive producer programming, assistant program manager, Station WBZ-television, Boston, since 1983; national executive producer, Group W Broadcasting, Boston, since 1988. Governor NATAS, Boston, 1984-1988.
Married Kenneth Schwarz, August 30, 1970 (divorced 1978). Married William B. Coughlin, June 5, 1983. Children: Jessica Achbar Coughlin, Amy Achbar Coughlin.
