William Self (1921-2010) was an influential American television producer and executive, best known for his role as president of 20th Century Fox Television. After beginning his career as an actor in the 1940s and 1950s, he transitioned to production, where his impact became fundamental. During his tenure at Fox, from 1959 to 1974, he oversaw the development and production of some of the era's most iconic series, helping to shape the American television landscape. Among the many successful series he managed were *Peyton Place*, the camp 1966 *Batman* series, *Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea*, *Lost in Space*, and the celebrated *M*A*S*H*. After leaving Fox, he headed the film division CBS Theatrical Films. His contributions to the television industry were formally recognized in 1993 when the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded him the prestigious Governors Award for his career achievements.