Milt Grant

Milton Grant was an American television producer and entrepreneur who is best known for creating “The Milt Grant Show,” founding several television stations, and significantly impacting the broadcasting industry in Washington, D.C. He was active in radio and television for many decades, contributing to both local and national media.

Personal and Family Life

Milton Grant was born on May 13, 1923, in New York City, New York. He grew up in radio and television in Washington, D.C., and served in the Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S.) during World War II. Grant graduated from New York University with a degree in Economics and English, where he began his career in broadcasting.

Career Highlights

Beginning in radio, Grant became the news director at WNYC while attending NYU. He eventually worked at various stations, creating Washington’s first radio network. In the 1950s, he launched “The Milt Grant Show,” a popular dance and variety program on WTTG. He further established the Capitol Broadcasting Corporation in the 1960s, operating WDCA-TV, and later developed several successful television stations across the United States.

Death and Legacy

Milton Grant died on April 28, 2007, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after battling cancer. His contributions to broadcasting and television have left a lasting impact, particularly in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. Grant’s innovative approach has inspired many in the media industry.

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