Monthly Archives: December 2006

Executive leaves public TV powerhouse

Abbot & Becton
This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series The Henry Becton Collection

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.

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Becton to Sign Off at WGBH

This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series The Henry Becton Collection

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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