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GLENN GELLER NAMED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, <br />CURRENT PROGRAMMING, CBS PARAMOUNT NETWORK TELEVISION <br />
Hollywood, CA., August 2, 2006 -- Glenn Geller has been named Senior Vice President, Current Programming, CBS Paramount Network Television, it was announced today by David Stapf, president of the division, and to whom he will report.
“Glenn's creative instincts and leadership have earned him tremendous respect within the community,” said Stapf. “I am fortunate to have worked closely with him over the years and I have always admired his talent and dedication. Glenn has played an integral role in shepherding ‘CSI’ to the top franchise on television and we are thrilled that he will return to his studio roots to join us at CBS Paramount Network Television.”
In his new position Geller will oversee prime time series activities for the Studio.
Geller joins CBS Paramount Network Television from CBS, where he served as Vice President, Current Programming since 2004, overseeing the day-to-day creative activities for “CSI,” “CSI: Miami” and “CSI: NY.” During his tenure at CBS, he has also handled past series such as “Out of Practice,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “Judging Amy” and “The Education of Max Bickford.” He began his career at CBS in 2001 as Director of Current Programming.
Prior to CBS, Geller spent three years at 20th Century Fox Television in Drama Series, developing new pilots while working on such hits as “The X-Files” and “Buffy: The Vampire Slayer.”
Geller earned an MFA in Film from Northwestern University and holds a BA in English from Purdue University.
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Press Contact: Lauri Metrose (818) 655-7223 lauri.metrose@cbsparamount.com
“Glenn's creative instincts and leadership have earned him tremendous respect within the community,” said Stapf. “I am fortunate to have worked closely with him over the years and I have always admired his talent and dedication. Glenn has played an integral role in shepherding ‘CSI’ to the top franchise on television and we are thrilled that he will return to his studio roots to join us at CBS Paramount Network Television.”
In his new position Geller will oversee prime time series activities for the Studio.
Geller joins CBS Paramount Network Television from CBS, where he served as Vice President, Current Programming since 2004, overseeing the day-to-day creative activities for “CSI,” “CSI: Miami” and “CSI: NY.” During his tenure at CBS, he has also handled past series such as “Out of Practice,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “Judging Amy” and “The Education of Max Bickford.” He began his career at CBS in 2001 as Director of Current Programming.
Prior to CBS, Geller spent three years at 20th Century Fox Television in Drama Series, developing new pilots while working on such hits as “The X-Files” and “Buffy: The Vampire Slayer.”
Geller earned an MFA in Film from Northwestern University and holds a BA in English from Purdue University.
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Press Contact: Lauri Metrose (818) 655-7223 lauri.metrose@cbsparamount.com
