- Earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah.
- In 1969, he earned a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He was later inducted into the school's inaugural class for the Medill Hall of Achievement.
- In 1979 he became a PBS board member and GM of sister stations PBS Utah and KUER.
- Worked for WGN News in Chicago as a sports writer and producer.
- Began his media career as a reporter for KSL in Salt Lake City, owned by the LDS Church's Bonneville International media company.
- Was the second president of the National Association of Public Television Stations, now known as APTS, from 1982-1984.
- President of PBS (1984-1992).
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