Background
Brechner, Joseph Louis was born on May 18, 1915 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Barney and Dora (Woltman) Brechner.
Brechner, Joseph Louis was born on May 18, 1915 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Barney and Dora (Woltman) Brechner.
Student, Wayne State University, 1934-1935; student, George Washington University, 1940-1941; student, Rollins College, Orlando, Florida, 1979-1980; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Salisbury State College, 1986; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Florida, 1990.
Script writer radio branch, Bureau Public Rels., Department War, Washington, 1941-1943; director, radio and television, VA, Washington, 1945-1946; general manager, part owner, Station WGAY, Silver Spring, Maryland., 1946-1958; founder, president, Mid-Florida television Corporation, Orlando, 1958-1984; founder, president, Brechner Management Company, Orlando, 1984-1990. General manager, president Station WFTV, Orlando, 1958-1970. Owner Station WMDT-television, Salisbury, Maryland., Station KTKA-television, Topeka, Station WKFI-AM/WSWO-FM, Wilmington, Ohio.
Member Orlando Human Relations Commission, 1962-1979. Board directors Ellis Island Restoration Commission, 1978-1990. Donor Brechner Center for Freedom Information, College Journalism, University Florida, Gainesville, 1984-1985.
Member National Association Broadcasters, Maryland.-Delaware-District of Columbia Broadcasters Association, Society Professional Journalists (president central Florida chapter 1973-1975), Broadcast Pioneers, Elks.
Married Marion Brody, July 10, 1941. 1 child, Berl M.