Murray Chercover

Murray Howard Chercover (18 August 1929 – 3 July 2010) was a Canadian television producer and executive, particularly known as the president of the CTV Television Network from 1967 until 1990.

Early life Chercover was born in Montreal, Quebec, but moved with his family to Port Arthur, Ontario in his youth. There in 1944, his first broadcast job was with radio station CFPA.

Career From the late 1940s, Chercover worked in New York on various theatre and television projects. When CBC Television began in 1952, he returned to Toronto to produce and direct various programmes there including Space Command, General Motors Presents, On Camera and Ford's Playbill.

He died from pneumonia complications on 3 July 2010 at Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Awards and recognition 1986 - Canadian Association of Broadcasters Distinguished Service Gold Ribbon