Grant Tinker

Grant Almerin Tinker (January 11, 1926 – November 28, 2016) was an American television executive who served as chairman and CEO of NBC from 1981 to 1986. Additionally, he was a co-founder of MTM Enterprises and a television producer.

Grant Tinker
Grant Tinker at the 64th Annual Peabody Awards, May 2005
Born
Grant Almerin Tinker

(1926-01-11)January 11, 1926
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 2016(2016-11-28) (aged 90)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materDartmouth College
Occupation(s)Television producer and executive
Known forCEO of NBC (1981–86)
Spouses
Ruth Byerly
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(m. 1950; div. 1962)​
    Mary Tyler Moore
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    (m. 1962; div. 1981)​
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      (m. 2004)​
      Children4, including Mark and John Tinker
      RelativesZach Tinker (grandson)
      AwardsTelevision Hall of Fame (1997)
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