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Mark Mandala (? - July 11, 2009) was an American television executive who served as the President of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from 1985 until 1994.[1] He retired in 1994 after a 32 year career with ABC.[1]
Mandala worked in a number of sales positions in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York prior to joining ABC in 1962.[1]
He was appointed the President of local ABC owned local stations division of the company in 1983.[1] Mandala was responsible for the management of local stations which were directly owned by ABC, but not its affiliates.[1]
In 1985, Mandala was named the President of the ABC TV Network. He remained president of ABC until his retirement from the network in 1994.[1]
Mark Mandala died of a heart attack while playing golf in Dorset, Vermont, on July 11, 2009, at the age of 72.[1] He was survived by his wife, Joan Neely Mandala, and his three sons, Steve, Charlie and Michael.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Former ABC TV Network President Mark Mandala Dies". Broadcasting and Cable. 2009-07-13. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/315015-Former_ABC_TV_Network_President_Mark_Mandala_Dies.php?rssid=20065. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
Preceded by
John SeverinoPresident of ABC
1985-1994Succeeded by
()Categories:- 2009 deaths
- American Broadcasting Company executives
- American television executives
- Deaths from myocardial infarction
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