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David Sarnoff dies at 80 pioneer of broadcasting
David Sarnoff, longtime RCA figure and NBC founder, died at his East 71st Street townhouse. Born in Russia, he rose from messenger to head RCA and led the development of radio and television, guiding RCA through World War II and producing the first public TV broadcast in 1939. He served as a bridge between radio infancy and modern electronics. He is survived by his wife Lizette, three sons, a sister, a brother, and nine grandchildren. Funeral to be held at Temple Emanu-el with services at 10:30 a.m.
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