Alfred Stern — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founded and chaired Television Communications Corporation (1962-1975).
Served as President and CEO of Warner Cable Corporation (1975-1980).
Was Vice President of NBC’s Enterprises Division (1952-1962).
Chaired the National Cable Television Association and the Public Broadcasting System.
Chaired the board of Mount Sinai Hospital (1977-1985) and the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

Biography

Alfred R. Stern (1922–2013) was a prominent American cable television executive, media industry leader, and philanthropist. A grandson of Julius Rosenwald, a partner at Sears, Roebuck and Company, Stern was an early and influential advocate for cable television. He served in the United States Air Force during WWII after attending Deerfield Academy and the University of North Carolina.

Stern began his career in television as Vice President of NBC’s Enterprises Division from 1952 to 1962.