Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Thomas S. Murphy
Capital Cities/ABC
1966–1990
1966–1990
Capital Cities/ABC
1966–1990
1966–1990
- Industry: Entertainment & Broadcast Media
- Era: 1960
At the age of 29, Murphy took control of a nearly bankrupt television station in Albany, NY, that would become a launching point for a media empire worth over $5 billion. Through successfully acquiring and integrating over 30 media companies (newspapers, TV and radio stations, and publishing houses) including the 1986 pivotal acquisition of American Broadcasting Company, Murphy built a communications giant known for tight financial control and strong, lean management.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1925
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Politician
Education / Military
- Graduate: Harvard University
- Undergraduate: Cornell University
- Military Service: Navy