CBS named veteran local media exec Joel Vilmenay president and general manager of CBS News and Stations’ businesses in Los Angeles several months after an internal investigation into racism and misogyny at the stations led to high-profile ousters in LA and Chicago.
Vilmenay’s portfolio includes Kcbs-tv (CBS 2), Kcal-tv (Kcal 9), Cbsn Los Angeles and website Cbsla.com, Wendy McMahon, president and co-head, CBS News and Stations, and Jennifer Mitchell, president, CBS Stations, said. Vilmenay, who joins CBS after 18 years with Hearst Television, will report directly to Mitchell starting Oct. 18.
He was most recently president and Gm of Wdsu-tv in New Orleans, named the state’s Station of the Year in 2020 by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. He had a strong run there CBS said, and is a two-time winner of Hearst Television’s Best of Innovation Award.
He was one of 13 senior-level leaders named in January to the National Association...
Vilmenay’s portfolio includes Kcbs-tv (CBS 2), Kcal-tv (Kcal 9), Cbsn Los Angeles and website Cbsla.com, Wendy McMahon, president and co-head, CBS News and Stations, and Jennifer Mitchell, president, CBS Stations, said. Vilmenay, who joins CBS after 18 years with Hearst Television, will report directly to Mitchell starting Oct. 18.
He was most recently president and Gm of Wdsu-tv in New Orleans, named the state’s Station of the Year in 2020 by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. He had a strong run there CBS said, and is a two-time winner of Hearst Television’s Best of Innovation Award.
He was one of 13 senior-level leaders named in January to the National Association...
- 9/27/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has ousted the leaders of its O&o stations in Los Angeles and Chicago after concluding a six-month investigation into misconduct claims at the CBS Television Stations group.
Jay Howell is out as general manager of Kcbs-tv and Kcal-tv Los Angeles, as is Derek Dalton at Wbbm-tv Chicago. The terminations were disclosed in memos Thursday about the conclusion of the investigation sparked by a Los Angeles Times expose on hostile working conditions for women and people of color at a number of CBS O&Os.
In April, former CBS Television Stations president Peter Dunn and David Friend, senior VP of news, were forced out amid allegations that they had made racially charged comments about anchors and reporters and blocked efforts to retain and promote Black journalists, among other accusations.
The departures of Howell and Dalton were confirmed in memos sent Thursday from CBS president-ceo George Cheeks and Wendy McMahon,...
Jay Howell is out as general manager of Kcbs-tv and Kcal-tv Los Angeles, as is Derek Dalton at Wbbm-tv Chicago. The terminations were disclosed in memos Thursday about the conclusion of the investigation sparked by a Los Angeles Times expose on hostile working conditions for women and people of color at a number of CBS O&Os.
In April, former CBS Television Stations president Peter Dunn and David Friend, senior VP of news, were forced out amid allegations that they had made racially charged comments about anchors and reporters and blocked efforts to retain and promote Black journalists, among other accusations.
The departures of Howell and Dalton were confirmed in memos sent Thursday from CBS president-ceo George Cheeks and Wendy McMahon,...
- 7/22/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has ousted two senior managers at its television stations in Los Angeles and Chicago, the latest development in the investigation into accusations of workplace misconduct within CBS Television Stations.
Jay Howell, who oversaw Kcbs and Kcal in Los Angeles, and Derek Dalton, head of Wbbm in Chicago, have both exited their positions the company. They follow two senior CBS Television Stations executives, president Peter Dunn and SVP David Friend, who were both fired after a Los Angeles Times exposé earlier this year detailed accusations of abusive behavior from five women who used to work for the company.
CBS president and CEO George Cheeks announced in a memo to staff on Thursday that the third-party investigation into the allegations had concluded.
"I want to thank every employee who spoke with the investigators to share their experiences. Your candor and perspective were invaluable, and I appreciate the courage it took for you to come forward,...
Jay Howell, who oversaw Kcbs and Kcal in Los Angeles, and Derek Dalton, head of Wbbm in Chicago, have both exited their positions the company. They follow two senior CBS Television Stations executives, president Peter Dunn and SVP David Friend, who were both fired after a Los Angeles Times exposé earlier this year detailed accusations of abusive behavior from five women who used to work for the company.
CBS president and CEO George Cheeks announced in a memo to staff on Thursday that the third-party investigation into the allegations had concluded.
"I want to thank every employee who spoke with the investigators to share their experiences. Your candor and perspective were invaluable, and I appreciate the courage it took for you to come forward,...
- 7/22/2021
- by Reid Nakamura and Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
With a consolidation of CBS’ News and Stations divisions already underway, the network has now also finished its long external probe into allegations of racist and abusive behavior at local outlets – and change is coming to Los Angeles, Chicago and more, executives promise.
“After six months of an extremely thorough and exhaustive review of our organization and culture, I am writing to let you know the external investigation into leadership at our Stations has concluded and, as a result, we will be seeking new general managers for our Los Angeles and Chicago stations,” said Wendy McMahon in an email sent out to staff Thursday.
Based on the findings of the Proskauer Rose law firm conducted investigation, general managers Jay Howell in Los Angeles and Derek Dalton in Chicago have been pink-slipped from their roles in their respective markets. Veteran Howell was promoted to his now former gig in 2019. Previously VP and Gm of Whec,...
“After six months of an extremely thorough and exhaustive review of our organization and culture, I am writing to let you know the external investigation into leadership at our Stations has concluded and, as a result, we will be seeking new general managers for our Los Angeles and Chicago stations,” said Wendy McMahon in an email sent out to staff Thursday.
Based on the findings of the Proskauer Rose law firm conducted investigation, general managers Jay Howell in Los Angeles and Derek Dalton in Chicago have been pink-slipped from their roles in their respective markets. Veteran Howell was promoted to his now former gig in 2019. Previously VP and Gm of Whec,...
- 7/22/2021
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran Los Angeles news anchor Jeff Michael sued Kcbs-tv on Friday, alleging the station breached his contract and discriminated against him based on health issues.
Michael was co-anchor of Kcbs-tv Channel 2’s newscasts at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. for more than three years. The Emmy Award-winning anchor joined Kcbs in early 2017 after nearly two decades of working as an anchor at Fox’s Kttv Channel 11. Before that, he was a crime reporter for Kabc-tv Channel 7.
Michael was part of a May purge by the station, a company-wide cutback after the ViacomCBS merger that saw him dismissed along with anchors Sandra Mitchell and Sharon Tay and meteorologist Garth Kemp. Kcbs said at the time that the staff cuts were caused by the pandemic and by “the ongoing and transformative changes in the media industry,” according to a statement.
“These were difficult decisions to make and we understand Jeff Michael’s...
Michael was co-anchor of Kcbs-tv Channel 2’s newscasts at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. for more than three years. The Emmy Award-winning anchor joined Kcbs in early 2017 after nearly two decades of working as an anchor at Fox’s Kttv Channel 11. Before that, he was a crime reporter for Kabc-tv Channel 7.
Michael was part of a May purge by the station, a company-wide cutback after the ViacomCBS merger that saw him dismissed along with anchors Sandra Mitchell and Sharon Tay and meteorologist Garth Kemp. Kcbs said at the time that the staff cuts were caused by the pandemic and by “the ongoing and transformative changes in the media industry,” according to a statement.
“These were difficult decisions to make and we understand Jeff Michael’s...
- 8/29/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Michael, a veteran local news anchor in Los Angeles, filed a lawsuit on Friday alleging that Kcbs-tv breached his agreement and discriminated against him based on his heart and stress issues.
Michael was let go in May, along with anchors Sandra Mitchell and Sharon Tay and meteorologist Garth Kemp, as part of a broader newsroom layoff. ViacomCBS has engaged in several rounds of cutbacks at various divisions in the wake of its merger.
In a statement, Kcbs said the staff cuts were caused by the pandemic and by “the ongoing and transformative changes in the media industry.”
“These were difficult decisions to make and we understand Jeff Michael’s disappointment over the elimination of his position,” the station said. “That said, we firmly believe his claims are entirely without merit and we are prepared to defend against these accusations.”
Michael joined the station in 2017 after 19 years at the local Fox affiliate,...
Michael was let go in May, along with anchors Sandra Mitchell and Sharon Tay and meteorologist Garth Kemp, as part of a broader newsroom layoff. ViacomCBS has engaged in several rounds of cutbacks at various divisions in the wake of its merger.
In a statement, Kcbs said the staff cuts were caused by the pandemic and by “the ongoing and transformative changes in the media industry.”
“These were difficult decisions to make and we understand Jeff Michael’s disappointment over the elimination of his position,” the station said. “That said, we firmly believe his claims are entirely without merit and we are prepared to defend against these accusations.”
Michael joined the station in 2017 after 19 years at the local Fox affiliate,...
- 8/28/2020
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s roundup, Trevor Noah announces two live specials after the first Democratic debates and the new season of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” sets a premiere date.
Specials
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” will broadcast live following the Democratic Party’s first 2020 presidential primary debates on June 26 and 27 at 11 p.m. Et on Comedy Central. The live specials, called “World War D: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble – Part I & II,” will provide instant analysis and feature commentary from Perry Bacon Jr., a senior writer for FiveThirtyEight, and Howard Dean, the former DNC chair and a political consultant.
Dates
The new season of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” starring Jerry Seinfeld will hit Netflix on July 19. The latest caffeine-fueled conversations will feature Eddie Murphy, Seth Rogen, Ricky Gervais, Matthew Broderick, Jamie Foxx, Martin Short, Melissa Villaseñor, Bridget Everett, Barry Marder, Sebastian Maniscalco and Mario Joyner. “Dark/Web,” an...
Specials
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” will broadcast live following the Democratic Party’s first 2020 presidential primary debates on June 26 and 27 at 11 p.m. Et on Comedy Central. The live specials, called “World War D: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble – Part I & II,” will provide instant analysis and feature commentary from Perry Bacon Jr., a senior writer for FiveThirtyEight, and Howard Dean, the former DNC chair and a political consultant.
Dates
The new season of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” starring Jerry Seinfeld will hit Netflix on July 19. The latest caffeine-fueled conversations will feature Eddie Murphy, Seth Rogen, Ricky Gervais, Matthew Broderick, Jamie Foxx, Martin Short, Melissa Villaseñor, Bridget Everett, Barry Marder, Sebastian Maniscalco and Mario Joyner. “Dark/Web,” an...
- 6/18/2019
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Veteran TV stations executive Jay Howell has been named president and General Manager of the CBS Television Stations’ Los Angeles properties, Kcbs-tv, Kcal-tv, Cbsla.com and the newly launched streaming service Cbsn Los Angeles.
Peter Dunn, President, CBS Television Stations, said Howell is succeeding Steve Mauldin, who retired from CBS at the end of May after more than 20 years with the CBS station group and nearly 10 years running CBS 2 and Kcal 9.
Howell, who has 20 years of experience as a general manager and station group executive, was born in Palm Springs, California and grew up in nearby Palm Desert. He is returning to Southern California after having spent a year as VP and Gm of the CBS operations in Pittsburgh, Kdka-tv, Wpcw-tv and CBSPittsburgh.com. Prior to that, he was the VP and Gm of the Company’s Sacramento properties, Kovr-tv, Kmax-tv and CBSSacramento.com.
Before his CBS tenure, Howell served...
Peter Dunn, President, CBS Television Stations, said Howell is succeeding Steve Mauldin, who retired from CBS at the end of May after more than 20 years with the CBS station group and nearly 10 years running CBS 2 and Kcal 9.
Howell, who has 20 years of experience as a general manager and station group executive, was born in Palm Springs, California and grew up in nearby Palm Desert. He is returning to Southern California after having spent a year as VP and Gm of the CBS operations in Pittsburgh, Kdka-tv, Wpcw-tv and CBSPittsburgh.com. Prior to that, he was the VP and Gm of the Company’s Sacramento properties, Kovr-tv, Kmax-tv and CBSSacramento.com.
Before his CBS tenure, Howell served...
- 6/18/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Is Sanjay and Craig over? Recently, voice star Chris Hardwick tweeted that the Nickelodeon series was done.
Created by Jim Dirschberger, Andreas Trolf, and Jay Howell, the animated comedy follows 12-year-old boy Sanjay Patel (Maulik Pancholy) and his pet snake, Craig Slithers (Chris Hardwick). The voice cast also includes Kunal Nayyar, Grey Griffin, and Matt Jones). The series is currently in the middle of its third season.
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Created by Jim Dirschberger, Andreas Trolf, and Jay Howell, the animated comedy follows 12-year-old boy Sanjay Patel (Maulik Pancholy) and his pet snake, Craig Slithers (Chris Hardwick). The voice cast also includes Kunal Nayyar, Grey Griffin, and Matt Jones). The series is currently in the middle of its third season.
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- 6/23/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Season two of Sanjay and Craig is set to debut next month but fans don't have to worry about that possibly being the end. Variety reports that Nickelodeon has renewed the animated series for a third season of 20 episodes.
Created by Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell and Andreas Trolf, Sanjay and Craig revolves around the adventures of a 12-year-old Indian-American boy named Sanjay (Maulik Pancholy) and his best friend Craig (Chris Hardwick), a talking snake. Other voice actors include Matt Jones, Linda Cardellini, Nika Futterman, Tony Hale, Kunal Nayyar, and Grey DeLisle.
The animated series has done very well for the cable channel, attracting an average of three million viewers per episode and a 4.9 rating among kids ages 2-11.
"We really believe in the property, are very happy with the results. Jim and Jay and executive producers Will McRobb and Chris...
Created by Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell and Andreas Trolf, Sanjay and Craig revolves around the adventures of a 12-year-old Indian-American boy named Sanjay (Maulik Pancholy) and his best friend Craig (Chris Hardwick), a talking snake. Other voice actors include Matt Jones, Linda Cardellini, Nika Futterman, Tony Hale, Kunal Nayyar, and Grey DeLisle.
The animated series has done very well for the cable channel, attracting an average of three million viewers per episode and a 4.9 rating among kids ages 2-11.
"We really believe in the property, are very happy with the results. Jim and Jay and executive producers Will McRobb and Chris...
- 6/11/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Nickelodeon, it would appear, loves Sanjay and Craig as much as everyone else as it is giving the freshman series the chance to strut around with a second season renewal. There’s no denying the animated comedy is a little on the silly side – there’s plenty of gross jokes and slapstick humor – but it’s also smart in the way it doesn’t treat its target audience like, well, kids. It doesn’t talk down to anyone and just simply is. Because of that, there are some adults who give the series their blessing. That’s pretty awesome when you think about it. Few children’s programs can be tolerated by grown ups.
According to THR, Sanjay and Craig was given a 20 episode order for its second season, just in time for the final eight episodes of Season 1 to begin airing – Sept. 14 is date the series returns after taking a two month break.
According to THR, Sanjay and Craig was given a 20 episode order for its second season, just in time for the final eight episodes of Season 1 to begin airing – Sept. 14 is date the series returns after taking a two month break.
- 9/15/2013
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
The 2013 San Diego Comic-Con is at hand, and with it come a ton of big name movies and TV shows putting their best foot forward for the fans in attendance.
From primetime television series to cable favorites, web series to returning classics, television will dominate the San Diego Convention Center this year. Take a look at the complete movie schedule below and make sure to plan accordingly; there are plenty of tough choices. The complete list of movie panels can be found here.
Wednesday, July 17 (Preview Night)
Warner Bros. Television pilot screenings: Ballroom 20, 6-10 p.m. "Almost Human," "The Originals, "The Tomorrow People," "The 100."
Thursday, July 18
"Intelligence": Ballroom 20, 10-11 a.m. Josh Holloway, Marg Helgenberger, Meghan Ory, Michael Seitzman, Rene Echevarria and Tripp Vinson attending. Pilot will be screened.
"Battlestar Galactica" 35th Anniversary: Room Cf, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Richard Hatch, Michael Nankin, Dr. Kevin Grazier, Michael Angeli,...
From primetime television series to cable favorites, web series to returning classics, television will dominate the San Diego Convention Center this year. Take a look at the complete movie schedule below and make sure to plan accordingly; there are plenty of tough choices. The complete list of movie panels can be found here.
Wednesday, July 17 (Preview Night)
Warner Bros. Television pilot screenings: Ballroom 20, 6-10 p.m. "Almost Human," "The Originals, "The Tomorrow People," "The 100."
Thursday, July 18
"Intelligence": Ballroom 20, 10-11 a.m. Josh Holloway, Marg Helgenberger, Meghan Ory, Michael Seitzman, Rene Echevarria and Tripp Vinson attending. Pilot will be screened.
"Battlestar Galactica" 35th Anniversary: Room Cf, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Richard Hatch, Michael Nankin, Dr. Kevin Grazier, Michael Angeli,...
- 7/10/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
It’s time to finalize those Comic-Con schedules.
With the annual pop culture-paloooza just weeks away, the event’s organizers have finally released an official schedule, and if you thought your schedule looked packed based on initial panel reports, prepare yourself for more than a few tough choices.
For those not attending the Con, which runs July 17-21, stay close to EW.com all Comic-Con week long for live coverage, including breaking news, interviews and more. (Bookmark this.)
Here’s the full rundown of the TV line-up. Head to Inside Movies to create more schedule conflicts for yourself with the complete movie highlights list.
With the annual pop culture-paloooza just weeks away, the event’s organizers have finally released an official schedule, and if you thought your schedule looked packed based on initial panel reports, prepare yourself for more than a few tough choices.
For those not attending the Con, which runs July 17-21, stay close to EW.com all Comic-Con week long for live coverage, including breaking news, interviews and more. (Bookmark this.)
Here’s the full rundown of the TV line-up. Head to Inside Movies to create more schedule conflicts for yourself with the complete movie highlights list.
- 7/7/2013
- by Sandra Gonzalez
- EW - Inside TV
This Saturday at 10:30am Et, Nickelodeon premieres Sanjay and Craig, a new animated series that shares DNA with Bob’s Burgers, Pete & Pete and Freaks and Geeks — and TVLine has a sneak peek.
Presenting yet another take on the age-old story of a young boy and his talking snake — voiced by Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock) and Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist) — Sanjay and Craig was created by Jay Howell (Bob’s Burgers), Jim Dirschberger and Andreas Trolf, all of whom claim Nick’s popular Adventures of Pete & Pete among their influences. In fact, Pete & Pete producers/veteran animators Chris Viscardi and...
Presenting yet another take on the age-old story of a young boy and his talking snake — voiced by Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock) and Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist) — Sanjay and Craig was created by Jay Howell (Bob’s Burgers), Jim Dirschberger and Andreas Trolf, all of whom claim Nick’s popular Adventures of Pete & Pete among their influences. In fact, Pete & Pete producers/veteran animators Chris Viscardi and...
- 5/23/2013
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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