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 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]
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] until February 10th, 2020, after several postponements. Brillante left the network after only two months to "pursue other opportunities". [8]
Brillante is married to Dana Brillante. The couple currently resides in North Florida, maintaining a home in Tallahassee and on St. George Island. [9]
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 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]
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] until February 10th, 2020, after several postponements. Brillante left the network after only two months to "pursue other opportunities". [8]
Brillante is married to Dana Brillante. The couple currently resides in North Florida, maintaining a home in Tallahassee and on St. George Island. [9]