Bob Brillante
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| Born | Robert John Brillante February 27, 1959{ |
Robert John Brillante (born February 27, 1959[citation needed]) is a cable television manager and executive. A former partner in the now defunct Florida’s News Channel,[1] he was the chief executive officer of the defunct Black News Channel.[2]
Florida’s News Channel[edit]
Florida's News Channel used virtual reality news environments with customized local scenery in each of Florida’s seven major television markets.[3] FNC was forced off the air when Comcast canceled all broadcasts "due to lack of viewer interest."[4]
Black News Channel[edit]
In 2003, Brillante announced plans to start the Black Television News Channel.[5] Despite a pilot newscast begun in 2003, the network never went on the air.[6][7]
Personal life[edit]
Brillante is married to Dana Brillante. The couple currently resides in North Florida, maintaining a home in Tallahassee and on St. George Island.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Leon, Hortense (January 22, 1996). "Showdown in Florida". Multichannel News.
- ^ Live from Tallahassee, Black News Channel plans national launch next month. Tallahassee Democrat, January 16, 2020.
- ^ Straeb, Matt (August 1999). "The Reality of the Virtual Set". Broadcast Engineering.
- ^ Scott, Rocky (December 3, 2003). "Comcast to Drop Florida News Channel Due to Lack of Viewer Interest". PC World.
- ^ Shabazz, Saeed (February 28, 2003). "Black network to air 24-hour cable news show". FinalCall.com News.
- ^ Deggans, Eric (February 24, 2003). "A 'CNN' for black viewers". St. Petersburg Times.
- ^ Umstead, R. Thomas (February 10, 2003). "Startup Preps Startup: MBC to Try News Net". Multichannel News.
- ^ Staff Writer (Summer 2005). "Elegant Island Retreat". Living in Style Magazine.