Larry Grossman is an American television executive and producer known for his influential role in the media industry. He served as the president of PBS from 1976 to 1984, where he was instrumental in expanding the network's programming and outreach. Grossman also held leadership positions at various media organizations, contributing to the development of public broadcasting. In addition to his work at PBS, Grossman has been involved in numerous initiatives aimed at improving educational programming and media literacy. He has written extensively on the impact of media on society and has been a vocal advocate for the importance of public broadcasting in a democratic society.