Osborne, Jim

KGO: (1980s) Continued his influential broadcasting management career in the Bay Area.
WXYZ: General manager. (1972–1979) Renowned for building top broadcast teams and delivering impactful commentaries.

Died on October 20, 2026,

References:

• WXYZ.com – Legendary former WXYZ VP & General Manager Jim Osborn passes away at 96

• Phil Nye Celebration

  

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• Broadcasting Yearbook, 1979

  

  James R. Osborn, VP & Gen. Mgr; Jeanne Findlater, Prog Dir; Dave Kenworthy, Promotion Mgr; Lee Gannon, General Sales Mgr; Phil Sweenie, National Sales Mgr; Keith McClellan, Local Sales Mgr; Jon K. Gluck, Director of Research and Development; Phil Nye, News Dir; Wally Roadammer, Chief Engineer.

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