Weather Channel Founder Dies

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Weather Channel Founder Dies

#1 Postby george_r_1961 » Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:08 pm

http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-now-b ... 3098.story

NORFOLK - Frank Batten Sr., the media magnate and philanthropist who founded The Weather Channel as chairman of Landmark Communications, died this morning in Norfolk at age 82.

The Virginian-Pilot, the flagship newspaper of the Landmark chain, announced Batten's death on its Web site this morning.
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#2 Postby brunota2003 » Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:42 pm

I just read this as well, and it is sad...the ending of an era indeed.
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Re: Weather Channel Founder Dies

#3 Postby Stephanie » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:25 pm

He thought up a very brilliant concept for television viewers.
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Re: Weather Channel Founder Dies

#4 Postby Frank2 » Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:16 pm

Yes, TWC did a nice piece on him last evening during the 10-11 segment - may he rest in God's peace...

I first heard of Frank Batten 30 years ago, during a "MET 1010" class at the local community college...

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