Robert Dennis Wood was an influential American television executive who served as president of CBS from 1969 to 1976. He was known for initiating the 'rural purge' alongside his vice president Fred Silverman, which canceled popular rural-themed shows to introduce urban-oriented programming. This shift significantly influenced American television, including the introduction of groundbreaking shows like 'All in the Family' that addressed previously taboo topics in comedy. His tenure marked a pivotal change in the direction of network television.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert Wood belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Boise, Idaho
Place of Death: Santa Monica, California
Educated At: University of Southern California
Occupation: physicist
Employers: CBS
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 27 Aries 9 | 28 Aries 10 | 2 Leo 12 |
| Moon | 19 Aquarius 36 | 19 Leo 31 | 25 Virgo 6 |
| Mercury | 28 Aries 50 | 18 Aries 27 | 29 Leo 10 |
| Venus | 25 Aries 31 | 15 Aries 29 | 26 Leo 57 |
| Mars | 15 Gemini 50 | 20 Pisces 0 | 18 Leo 30 |
| Jupiter | 21 Capricorn 32 | 21 Taurus 2 | 15 Capricorn 30 |
| Saturn | 12 Scorpio 39 | 15 Pisces 19 | 8 Scorpio 20 |
| Uranus | 23 Pisces 27 | 21 Taurus 40 | 25 Pisces 14 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 50 | 28 Pisces 30 | 21 Leo 33 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 31 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 13 Cancer 35 |
| Rahu | 9 Leo 58 | 15 Aries 10 | 4 Leo 44 |
| Ketu | 9 Aquarius 58 | 15 Libra 10 | 4 Aquarius 44 |
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