Louis G. Cowan | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1909 |
| Died | November 18, 1976 New York City (age 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.A. University of Chicago |
| Spouse | Pauline Spiegel |
| Children | 4 including Paul Cowan Geoffrey Cowan |
Louis G. Cowan (December 12, 1909 – November 18, 1976[1]) was a president of the CBS broadcasting network in the United States and a creator of quiz shows (including Quiz Kids radio program, Stop the Music, and The $64,000 Question for television), a television producer[1][2] and was director of the Voice of America from 1943–1945.[3]
- ^ a b "Louis Cowan. Killed With Wife in a Fire; Created Quiz Shows". NY Times. November 19, 1976. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ Cowan, Paul (1982). An Orphan in History: Retrieving a Jewish Legacy. Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
- ^ "Louis G. Cowan (1943–1945)". VOA. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2019.