NEWS COVERAGE
Publishers Weekly Booklife Review of Behind the Eye
“…a breezy, warm-hearted look at the human side of the business of mass culture, at its commercial apex.
NRP's WLRN Invites Gene Jankowksi on the Show
The conversation with Gene Jankowski starts at the 36:09 minute mark. You can also find the episode in Spotify and Apple Podcasts by searching The South Florida Roundup.
Kirkus Review of Behind the Eye
"An engaging corporate memoir and love letter to the television industry."
St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute — Alumni News
"We're happy to share that alumnus Gene Jankowski '51 has authored a memoir titled Behind the Eye: My Life in Media."
Columbia Journalism Review — A Tipping Point at CBS News
““Who would have thought this is the piece that would get me fired?” Bill Owens, the former executive producer of 60 Minutes, said in the screening room. For the past year, CBS journalists have been up against extraordinary pressure."
NPR's WLRN Interviews Gene Jankowski
"Gene's upcoming memoir, Behind the Eye: My Life in the Media, details his life, his experiences through the industry, and his thoughts on the future of journalism in an increasingly polarized America."
AWARDS AND TRIBUTES
Gene F. Jankowski Scholarship in Telecommunication at Michigan State University: The scholarship is awarded to African American students or graduates of Detroit public high schools with an excellent academic record and demonstrated leadership ability through extracurricular involvement.
Gene F. Jankowski Award of Excellence at Canisius University: The award is given to a graduating senior in Communication Studies or Digital Media Arts who has demonstrated academic excellence.
National Education Association Advancement of Learning through Television
Outstanding Alumni Award, Michigan State University College of Communication Arts/Science, 1990
Good Scout Award—BSA, 1983
American Red Cross Certificate of Appreciation, Board of Governors, 1984–1992
Adjunct Professor of Communications, Michigan State University
Director, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Chairman of the Board, St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing
Director of Board, Georgetown University
American Film Institute
Member, Board of Trustees
Member of Executive Committee
Chairman of Board
Board of Directors, Catholic University
International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Board Member
President
Fellow
Board of Directors, Canisius College
Honorary Doctor Degrees: Michigan State University, Canisius College
Board of Directors, Television Azteca, Mexico
Director, CASA—Center for Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Distinguished Alumni Awards: Michigan State University (1981), Canisius College
Trans-Lux Corporation
Board Member
Chairman of Board
Knight of Malta
Board Member, American Advertising Federation
Executive in Residence, St. Bonaventure University, 1983
American Women in Radio and Television, 1984
Media Award, Polish American Congress, 1979
Distinguished Communication Medal, Southern Baptists
Polish World American Citizen of the Year, 1979
Giant of Broadcasting
Buffalo Broadcaster Hall of Fame, 2022
Variety Children Charity Heart to Heart Humanitarian Award, 1986
National Conference of Christians and Jews Humanitarian Award
International Radio and Television Faculty Industry Service, 1973
Avatar Award Broadcast Financial Management
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Gene in the Navy.
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Gene became president of CBS Broadcast Group in 1977.
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Gene at Arthur Godfrey's farm in Virginia.
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Gene with Ronald Reagan.
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CBS 50th Anniversary Special.
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Gene with Morgan Freeman.
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Gene with Red Skelton and Carroll O'Connor.
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Gene with actress Cicely Tyson.
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Gene with Walter Cronkite at the US Open.
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Gene with president George H.W. Bush.
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Gene receives "Good Scout Award" from John Madden.
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Gene with Pope John Paul II.
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Gene with CJ the orangutan.
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Gene with Diane Sawyer.
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Gene with Angela Lansbury.
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Gene with Dan Rather and Martha Stewart.
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Gene with Frank and Kathie Lee Gifford.
