The following are statements from throughout the TV industry about the death of CBS Television Distribution CEO Roger King, who died Saturday of complications from a stroke. Visit our Risky Biz blog to share your own memories and condolences.
"Roger was the best sales executive this industry has ever known. He was a larger-than-life partner who helped me launch two decades of success in syndication. I will never forget what he did for me. And this industry will never forget his legendary presence."
Oprah Winfrey, "The Oprah Winfrey Show"
"Television has lost a legend -- a truly original executive with an unparalleled combination of business acumen, passion and personality. CBS has lost a colleague and a good friend. It's a very sad day for CBS and for all of broadcasting."
Leslie Moonves, president and CEO, CBS Corp.
"This is the end of an era. Roger was an icon; he was larger than life. The things he and his brother did were ahead of their time. There were very few that came along that had the impact on the business that he did. ... When you were in the room with Roger and he's selling, you better know your shit. Roger made you better when you knew he was coming in -- you had to raise your game. Our condolences go out to his family."
Rick Feldman, president and CEO of NATPE
"All of us in the industry have known and respected Roger for many years. His passing is a great loss. On behalf of everyone at 'Entertainment Tonight, ' our condolences go out to The King Family. We share their grief and mourn the death of a wonderful man and true television legend."
Mary Hart, anchor of "Entertainment Tonight"
"Roger was the quintessential television salesman. He knew the business and loved the impact he made on it.
"Roger was the best sales executive this industry has ever known. He was a larger-than-life partner who helped me launch two decades of success in syndication. I will never forget what he did for me. And this industry will never forget his legendary presence."
Oprah Winfrey, "The Oprah Winfrey Show"
"Television has lost a legend -- a truly original executive with an unparalleled combination of business acumen, passion and personality. CBS has lost a colleague and a good friend. It's a very sad day for CBS and for all of broadcasting."
Leslie Moonves, president and CEO, CBS Corp.
"This is the end of an era. Roger was an icon; he was larger than life. The things he and his brother did were ahead of their time. There were very few that came along that had the impact on the business that he did. ... When you were in the room with Roger and he's selling, you better know your shit. Roger made you better when you knew he was coming in -- you had to raise your game. Our condolences go out to his family."
Rick Feldman, president and CEO of NATPE
"All of us in the industry have known and respected Roger for many years. His passing is a great loss. On behalf of everyone at 'Entertainment Tonight, ' our condolences go out to The King Family. We share their grief and mourn the death of a wonderful man and true television legend."
Mary Hart, anchor of "Entertainment Tonight"
"Roger was the quintessential television salesman. He knew the business and loved the impact he made on it.
- 12/9/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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