Henry Geller

Henry Geller was an American communications lawyer and government official. He was known for his role in getting cigarette commercials banned from radio and television.

Life and career

Geller was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He attended the University of Michigan and Northwestern School of Law.
Geller was general counsel of the Federal Communications Commission from 1964 to 1970.
In 1978, President Jimmy Carter nominated Geller to serve as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.
Geller died on April 7, 2020 at his home in Washington, at the age of 96.