Ernest Leiser

Ernest Leiser (February 26, 1921 – November 26, 2002) was executive producer of The CBS Evening News. He was recognized with Emmy and Peabody awards for coverage of post-war Europe, civil rights, and Vietnam.He was in charge of transitioning CBS News from radio to primarily television.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 26, 1921
Birth nameErnest S Leiser
Birth place
Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Date of deathNovember 26, 2002
Place of death
South Nyack New York
TitleExecutive Producer

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