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Ted Harbert

January 07, 2023

Edward W. Harbert III (born June 15, 1955) is an American broadcasting and television executive. He was the Chairman of NBC Broadcasting, and the President and CEO of the Comcast Entertainment Group, and Chairman of ABC Entertainment.[1]

Ted Harbert
Born
Edward W. Harbert III

(1955-06-15) June 15, 1955 (age 67)
New York, U.S.
Alma materBoston University
Occupation(s)Broadcasting and television executive
Years active1973–present
Spouse
Lisa Medrano
​
(m. 2011)​
Children2

Early life and career

Born in 1955 in New York, Harbert is the son of Marna and Edward W. Harbert II, a pioneering television, advertising, and publishing executive.[2] One of six children, Harbert grew up immersed in television, and aspired to a career in the industry while still a child. In a 2005 article in Advertising Age, Harbert wrote, “I started poring over the ratings in Nielsen 'Pocket Pieces' when I was 9 years old. Two years later, I learned there were jobs at networks that picked shows and decided where they went on the schedule. From that moment, I wanted one of those jobs.”

Harbert began his broadcasting career while a student at Boston University’s college radio station, WTBU, where he worked alongside his friend, Howard Stern. After graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Broadcasting and Film from the Boston University School of Communications, Harbert returned to New York, where he worked at ABC. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1981 and spent 20 years at ABC, rising from a feature film coordinator to president of ABC Entertainment.[3] At ABC, Harbert was closely associated with groundbreaking programs such as The Wonder Years,[4] NYPD Blue,[5] The Practice,[6] and My So Called Life,[7][8] among many others, and, during his tenure, ABC moved to the top in primetime programs in 1995 for the first time in 17 years, and led all the networks in profits for several years.[9]

In 1999, after a two-year post as a producer for DreamWorks TV, Harbert was named president of NBC Studios,[10] overseeing primetime, day time, and late night programs.[11]

In 2004, Harbert was appointed to the position of president, E! Networks.[12] In 2006, he was promoted to the newly created position of president and CEO at the Comcast Entertainment Group, overseeing E!, Style Network, G4, Comcast International Media Group, and Comcast Entertainment Productions.[13] When Harbert extended his contract with Comcast in 2010, it was noted that E!, in particular, had been a "big success" under his auspices, achieving six straight years of record ratings.[14]

Harbert was appointed to his most recent position in 2011, following Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal. He was responsible for NBC Advertising Sales, the NBC Owned Television Stations, Affiliate Relations, Network Research, Domestic Television Distribution, NBCUniversal Digital Entertainment and Special Events. In 2013, it was announced that Harbert would oversee NBC Late Night. During Harbert's tenure, The Tonight Show returned to its birthplace of New York City, a move coinciding with the transition of hosts from Jay Leno to Jimmy Fallon, while Seth Meyers took former Saturday Night Live castmate Fallon's slot on Late Night. Harbert left NBCUniversal in 2016.[15][16]

In pop culture

Harbert, who appeared as himself in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm,[17] is frequently referenced on the Howard Stern Show. Additionally, Harbert has been described as a "bold-faced name," due in part to a four-year relationship with comedian Chelsea Handler.[18]

Personal life

Harbert was linked romantically with Chelsea Handler starting in 2005. They broke up in 2010 according to Handler because the two couldn't separate business and pleasure.[19]

Harbert and Lisa Medrano, a former human resources executive, were married on June 11, 2011.[20] Harbert has two children, Emily and Will, from a previous marriage.

He serves on the boards of Urban Arts Partnership,[21] the Friends of the Saban Free Clinic, City Year LA, Paley Center for Media, Hollywood Radio and Television Society, and the Executive Committee of Boston University's School of Communications.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Ted Harbert, Chairman, NBC Broadcasting". Comcast. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  2. ^ Variety Staff (10 April 2012). "Producer Edward W. Harbert II Dies at 88". April 10, 2012. Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Ted Harbert, Chairman, NBC Broadcasting". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  4. ^ Heisler, Steve. "How Does The Wonder Years Hold Up?". August 8, 2012. Vulture. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  5. ^ Tucker, Ken. "NYPD Blue Review". October 1, 1993. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  6. ^ "The Practice". IMDB. 4 March 1997. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  7. ^ Jensen, Jeff. "Life As We Knew It". September 10, 2004. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  8. ^ Lippman, John. "ABC's Golden Boys". August 5, 1990. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  9. ^ Carter, Bill (8 January 1997). "The Other Shoe Drops: Executive Quits ABC". January 8, 1997. The New York Times. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  10. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (24 August 1999). "Harbert Takes Reins Of NBC Studios Unit". August 24, 1999. Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  11. ^ "Harbert Named To Head NBC Studios". August, 1999. Media Life. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  12. ^ Hoffmeister, Sallie. "Comcast Expected to Name E! Chief". July 1, 2004. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  13. ^ "Comcast Names Ted Harbert President, CEO of Comcast Entertainment Group". October 13, 2006. Comcast Corporate Press Release. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  14. ^ Adalian, Josef (12 January 2010). "E! Chief Ted Harbert Locks In New Five Year Deal". January 12, 2010. The Wrap. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  15. ^ Masters, Kim (May 2013). "NBC's Ted Harbert Adds Late-Night Oversight (Exclusive)". May 1, 2013. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  16. ^ Guthrie, Marisa; Abramovitch, Seth (September 15, 2016). "NBCUniversal Exec Ted Harbert Exiting Company". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Curb Your Enthusiasm". IMDb. 15 October 2000. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  18. ^ Everett, Cristina. "Chelsea Handler Breaks Up With Her Boyfriend -- And Boss -- Ted Harbert". January 26, 2010. New York Daily News. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  19. ^ "Chelsea Handler Says She and Ex Ted Harbert Couldn't Separate Business and Pleasure". The Hollywood Reporter. 4 September 2012.
  20. ^ THR Staff (23 August 2011). "Hitched, Hatched, Hired". August 23, 2011. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  21. ^ "About". urbanarts.org. Urban Arts Partnership. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  22. ^ "Ted Harbert, Chairman, NBC Broadcasting". Comcast. Retrieved 21 March 2013.

External links

  • Ted Harbert at IMDb
  • NBC
  • Comcast
  • Boston University College of Communication

January 07, 2023
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Edward W Harbert III born June 15 1955 is an American broadcasting and television executive He was the Chairman of NBC Broadcasting and the President and CEO of the Comcast Entertainment Group and Chairman of ABC Entertainment 1 Ted HarbertBornEdward W Harbert III 1955 06 15 June 15 1955 age 67 New York U S Alma materBoston UniversityOccupation s Broadcasting and television executiveYears active1973 presentSpouseLisa Medrano m 2011 wbr Children2 Contents 1 Early life and career 2 In pop culture 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and career EditBorn in 1955 in New York Harbert is the son of Marna and Edward W Harbert II a pioneering television advertising and publishing executive 2 One of six children Harbert grew up immersed in television and aspired to a career in the industry while still a child In a 2005 article in Advertising Age Harbert wrote I started poring over the ratings in Nielsen Pocket Pieces when I was 9 years old Two years later I learned there were jobs at networks that picked shows and decided where they went on the schedule From that moment I wanted one of those jobs Harbert began his broadcasting career while a student at Boston University s college radio station WTBU where he worked alongside his friend Howard Stern After graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Broadcasting and Film from the Boston University School of Communications Harbert returned to New York where he worked at ABC He relocated to Los Angeles in 1981 and spent 20 years at ABC rising from a feature film coordinator to president of ABC Entertainment 3 At ABC Harbert was closely associated with groundbreaking programs such as The Wonder Years 4 NYPD Blue 5 The Practice 6 and My So Called Life 7 8 among many others and during his tenure ABC moved to the top in primetime programs in 1995 for the first time in 17 years and led all the networks in profits for several years 9 In 1999 after a two year post as a producer for DreamWorks TV Harbert was named president of NBC Studios 10 overseeing primetime day time and late night programs 11 In 2004 Harbert was appointed to the position of president E Networks 12 In 2006 he was promoted to the newly created position of president and CEO at the Comcast Entertainment Group overseeing E Style Network G4 Comcast International Media Group and Comcast Entertainment Productions 13 When Harbert extended his contract with Comcast in 2010 it was noted that E in particular had been a big success under his auspices achieving six straight years of record ratings 14 Harbert was appointed to his most recent position in 2011 following Comcast s acquisition of NBC Universal He was responsible for NBC Advertising Sales the NBC Owned Television Stations Affiliate Relations Network Research Domestic Television Distribution NBCUniversal Digital Entertainment and Special Events In 2013 it was announced that Harbert would oversee NBC Late Night During Harbert s tenure The Tonight Show returned to its birthplace of New York City a move coinciding with the transition of hosts from Jay Leno to Jimmy Fallon while Seth Meyers took former Saturday Night Live castmate Fallon s slot on Late Night Harbert left NBCUniversal in 2016 15 16 In pop culture EditHarbert who appeared as himself in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm 17 is frequently referenced on the Howard Stern Show Additionally Harbert has been described as a bold faced name due in part to a four year relationship with comedian Chelsea Handler 18 Personal life EditHarbert was linked romantically with Chelsea Handler starting in 2005 They broke up in 2010 according to Handler because the two couldn t separate business and pleasure 19 Harbert and Lisa Medrano a former human resources executive were married on June 11 2011 20 Harbert has two children Emily and Will from a previous marriage He serves on the boards of Urban Arts Partnership 21 the Friends of the Saban Free Clinic City Year LA Paley Center for Media Hollywood Radio and Television Society and the Executive Committee of Boston University s School of Communications 22 References Edit Ted Harbert Chairman NBC Broadcasting Comcast Retrieved 21 March 2013 Variety Staff 10 April 2012 Producer Edward W Harbert II Dies at 88 April 10 2012 Variety Retrieved 21 March 2013 Ted Harbert Chairman NBC Broadcasting Broadcasting amp Cable Retrieved 21 March 2013 Heisler Steve How Does The Wonder Years Hold Up August 8 2012 Vulture Retrieved 21 March 2013 Tucker Ken NYPD Blue Review October 1 1993 Entertainment Weekly Retrieved 21 March 2013 The Practice IMDB 4 March 1997 Retrieved 21 March 2013 Jensen Jeff Life As We Knew It September 10 2004 Entertainment Weekly Retrieved 21 March 2013 Lippman John ABC s Golden Boys August 5 1990 Los Angeles Times Retrieved 21 March 2013 Carter Bill 8 January 1997 The Other Shoe Drops Executive Quits ABC January 8 1997 The New York Times Retrieved 21 March 2013 Littleton Cynthia 24 August 1999 Harbert Takes Reins Of NBC Studios Unit August 24 1999 Variety Retrieved 21 March 2013 Harbert Named To Head NBC Studios August 1999 Media Life Archived from the original on 11 April 2013 Retrieved 21 March 2013 Hoffmeister Sallie Comcast Expected to Name E Chief July 1 2004 Los Angeles Times Retrieved 21 March 2013 Comcast Names Ted Harbert President CEO of Comcast Entertainment Group October 13 2006 Comcast Corporate Press Release Retrieved 21 March 2013 Adalian Josef 12 January 2010 E Chief Ted Harbert Locks In New Five Year Deal January 12 2010 The Wrap Retrieved 21 March 2013 Masters Kim May 2013 NBC s Ted Harbert Adds Late Night Oversight Exclusive May 1 2013 Hollywood Reporter Retrieved 21 November 2013 Guthrie Marisa Abramovitch Seth September 15 2016 NBCUniversal Exec Ted Harbert Exiting Company The Hollywood Reporter Penske Media Retrieved 14 July 2022 Curb Your Enthusiasm IMDb 15 October 2000 Retrieved 21 March 2013 Everett Cristina Chelsea Handler Breaks Up With Her Boyfriend And Boss Ted Harbert January 26 2010 New York Daily News Retrieved 21 March 2013 Chelsea Handler Says She and Ex Ted Harbert Couldn t Separate Business and Pleasure The Hollywood Reporter 4 September 2012 THR Staff 23 August 2011 Hitched Hatched Hired August 23 2011 Hollywood Reporter Retrieved 21 March 2013 About urbanarts org Urban Arts Partnership Retrieved 5 November 2014 Ted Harbert Chairman NBC Broadcasting Comcast Retrieved 21 March 2013 External links EditTed Harbert at IMDb NBC Comcast Boston University College of Communication Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ted Harbert amp oldid 1100257515, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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