From the Boston Globe WGBH president Henry Becton Jr., who presided over the growth of Boston’s public television station into a national production powerhouse, told the station’s staff yesterday that he will step down from his post in October. Jonathan C. Abbott, WGBH’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, will take over as president. … | Read more.
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Executive leaves public TV powerhouse
From the Boston Globe (excerpts) — 12/8/2006 Executive who oversaw growth of station into a public TV powerhouse will leave behind a legacy of independence WGBH president Henry Becton Jr., who presided over the growth of Boston’s public television station into a national production powerhouse, told the station’s staff yesterday that he will step down … | Read more.