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Sarnoff

American  
[sahr-nawf, -nof] / ˈsɑr nɔf, -nɒf /

noun

  1. David, 1891–1971, U.S. businessman and broadcasting executive, born in Russia.


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By Episode 6, it became clear to Sarnoff how she wanted to conclude each timeline, including what the final shot would entail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Sarnoff withheld the final episode from the cast during most of production, in part because she hadn’t finalized the ending yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Greeley “is a talented and strategic leader with wide-ranging experience managing enterprises across physical and digital markets,” said Richard Sarnoff, chairman of media at KKR and chairman of the board at Simon & Schuster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Minnow Cerf faced down the whale David Sarnoff, head of RCA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

NBC’s president, Robert Sarnoff, threatens to replace him with the popular bandleader Xavier Cugat.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2023