Eugene F. McDonald |
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Eugene F. McDonald Jr (nicknamed "The Commander") |
Born | (1886-03-11)March 11, 1886
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Died | May 15, 1958(1958-05-15) (aged 72)
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Other names | The Commander |
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Occupation(s) | Founder and CEO of Zenith Radio Corporation |
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Known for | Marketed the first portable multiband radio, the first TV remote control, and developer of the worlds first “Pay Per View” television service that made its global debut on May 1, 1950 . Yachtsman, detailed management style, and commitment to quality of Zenith Radio Corporation products. |
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Eugene F. McDonald (1886–1958) founded Zenith Radio in 1921, a major American radio and electronics manufacturer for most of the twentieth century.