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CBS’ Jack Sussman Steps Down As Unscripted & Specials Chief After 25 Years; Will Segue To Exec Producing Tonys and Kennedy Center Honors


EXCLUSIVE: Jack Sussman is leaving CBS after 25 years. Sussman, EVP, Specials, Music, Live Events and Alternative Programming, CBS Entertainment, is stepping down but will remain in business with t…

Sussman, EVP, Specials, Music, Live Events and Alternative Programming, CBS Entertainment, is stepping down but will remain in business with the network as exec producer of both The Tony Awards and The Kennedy Center Honors. I’ve had the privilege of producing signature top-rated CBS events with Celine Dion, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks, Carol Burnett, Adele, Oprah, live Survivor finales and specials with dozens of the greatest artists of the past three decades. Team – As you’ll read in his note below, Jack Sussman, our legendary head of CBS Specials, Music and Alternative programming, has decided to step away from his role leading those areas after more than 25 incredible years at the company.

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