Background
Murdoch, William Richard was born on October 19, 1931 in Salt Lake City. Son of David L. and Ora M. (Clark) Murdoch.
radio executive television executive
Murdoch, William Richard was born on October 19, 1931 in Salt Lake City. Son of David L. and Ora M. (Clark) Murdoch.
Bachelor of Science, University Utah, 1957.
With KSL-television, Salt Lake City, since 1950, vice president sales and marketing, 1978-1982, vice president, station manager, general sales manager, 1982-1986, vice president, general manager, 1986. Executive vice president, general manager KSL-television & Radio, 1992. Advisory board Columbia Broadcasting System Affiliates, 1986, executive vice president, general manager, 1989-1992.
Chairman satelite committee, member government relations committee.
Faculty U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1963-1964. President, ForestMeadow Landowners Association, 1974-1978.
Vice president Pine and Forest Meadow Landowners Association, 1980-1984. Board directors Salt Lake City chapter American Red Cross, since 1980.
Bishop Mormon Church, 1968-1973, member High Council, 1966-1968, 74-79.
Member High Council, 1966—1968, 1974—1979. Bishop Mormon Church, 1968—1973. Member of Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce, Sales & Marketing Executives Utah, Salt Lake Ad.
Club, University Club.
Married Arthel Wilkins Murdoch, June 11, 1953. Children: Deborah, Alison, Rosemary, Matthew.