Helen Johnson Doyle Sioussat[1] (February 11, 1902[2] – December 2, 1995)[3] was a network executive in the early days of American television, serving as the director of talks and public affairs at CBS radio from 1937 to 1958.
When Lord offered her a starting salary of $50 per week, she negotiated for more, arguing that her lack of experience would make the job more challenging.
Her responsibilities expanded to include selecting cast members, directed rehearsals, and writing and revising scripts.
Sioussat helped to formulate policies under the new setup, including fairness in granting air time to those who sought it.
[6] Sioussat was a co-founder of American Women in Radio and Television, an organization to support female workers in media.
[7] Donated in 1995, the collection includes citations, correspondence, financial records, manuscripts, photographs, press releases, transcripts, and other items.