As a cinema devotee with a deep respect for the industry’s pioneers, I found the passing of Richard “Dick” Block a profound loss. His life, filled with unparalleled achievements and dedication to education, serves as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and vision in the realm of broadcasting.
Richard “Dick” Block, a previous leader of Kaiser Broadcasting who later established Block Communications and lectured at USC, passed away on September 30. His age was 97. (Paraphrased)
In his role as Kaiser Broadcasting’s president, he established autonomous television networks in major cities such as Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.
In his role as Executive Vice President for Metromedia’s TV station division, he managed to strike a deal with Ted Turner’s CNN, ensuring our stations could regularly air national and global news footage on a consistent basis.
By assembling a group of UHF television broadcasters, Block successfully advocated for equal treatment between UHF and VHF frequencies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This paved the way for the establishment of a fourth television network.
Over the years, Block Communications Group has collaborated with well over a hundred clients, many of which are prominent Hollywood studios. They were instrumental in launching the Travel Channel for Westinghouse and the Game Show Network for Sony. Furthermore, they managed the distribution of the Pasadena Rose Parade to more than 230 countries and territories worldwide.
From his passing onwards, he served as an adjunct assistant professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Prior to this, he had also lectured at Stanford, his alma mater, and UCLA. Until 2018, he organized College Career Day events nationwide for the NATPE Educational Foundation.
Raised in San Francisco, Block then served in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II and subsequently in the Coast Guard during the Korean War.
He leaves behind his two kids, Julie Grunsky and Nick Block, as well as four grandkids and five great-grandkids.
A tribute event for him will take place at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. If you’d like additional details, or to make a contribution, please email [dblockmemorial@gmail.com](mailto:dblockmemorial@gmail.com).
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