Lin Bolen
American television executive and producer (1941–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lin Bolen (March 21, 1941 – January 19, 2018) was an American television executive and producer. She was most noted for her role at NBC daytime television programming as the first female vice president of a TV network, a position she held from 1972 until 1976.[1] In this role, Bolen was responsible for commissioning the long-running game show Wheel of Fortune and is credited with bringing successful long form to network soap operas.[2] Bolen was mentioned in Who's Who in America as a trailblazer for women in television.
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Born | (1941-03-21)March 21, 1941 |
Died | January 19, 2018(2018-01-19) (aged 76) |
Other names | Lin Bolen Wendkos |
Occupation(s) | Vice President of Daytime Programming, NBC (1972–1976) Television producer |
Years active | 1972–late 1990s |
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