Oliver E. Treyz | |
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| Born | Oliver Ernest Treyz April 23, 1918 Willowemoc, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 14, 1998 (aged 80) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College |
| Occupation | Network television executive |
| Years active | 1939–1967 |
| Spouse | Janet Treyz (deceased) |
| Children | Donald C. Treyz James Treyz |
Oliver Ernest Treyz (April 23, 1918 – June 14, 1998) was an American network television executive. Treyz was best known as the racy and controversial president of the American Broadcasting Company. He was promoted from vice president to president in 1958 after the departure of James T. Aubrey. He served as network president until 1962.
During his two-year tenure as vice-president and his four-year tenure as president, Treyz was responsible for the creation of several popular and memorable programs including Adventures in Paradise, Cheyenne, Hawaiian Eye, 77 Sunset Strip, Surfside 6, Maverick, The Rifleman and The Untouchables.[1]