Today marks the first anniversary of the passing of Reza Qotbi, the director of Iran's National Radio and Television before the revolution. His performance during the revolution has always been a topic of discussion, and his silence in the following years has added to this discourse. On this anniversary, Pejman Akbarzadeh examines Qotbi's achievements through the perspectives of his close colleagues at the National Television. This review analyzes his impacts and challenges in Iran's media landscape, highlighting his significant role in the country's media history.