Lin Bolen

Lin Bolen (March 21, 1941 – January 19, 2018) was an American television executive and producer. She was most noted for her role at NBC daytime television programming as the first female vice president of a TV network, a position she held from 1972 until 1976. In this role, Bolen was responsible for commissioning the long-running game show Wheel of Fortune and is credited with bringing successful long form to network soap operas. Bolen was mentioned in Who's Who in America as a trailblazer for women in television.

Lin Bolen
Born(1941-03-21)March 21, 1941
DiedJanuary 19, 2018(2018-01-19) (aged 76)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesLin Bolen Wendkos
Occupation(s)Vice President of Daytime Programming, NBC (19721976)
Television producer
Years active1972–late 1990s
Spouse
(m. 1983; died 2009)
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