Thomas S. Murphy
Capital Cities/ABC
Industry: Entertainment & Broadcast Media
At the age of 29, Murphy took control of a nearly bankrupt television station in Albany, NY, that would become a launching point for a media empire worth over $5 billion. Through successfully acquiring and integrating over 30 media companies (newspapers, TV and radio stations, and publishing houses) including the 1986 pivotal acquisition of American Broadcasting Company, Murphy built a communications giant known for tight financial control and strong, lean management.
Born-Died: 1925
Birthplace: New York
Father: Politician
Graduate: Harvard University
Undergraduate: Cornell University
Military Service: Navy