Kathy Samuels Named Executive Producer at Hasbro Studios

PAWTUCKET: In her new role as executive producer at Hasbro Studios, Kathy Samuels will be responsible for overseeing production on a number of creative initiatives, covering a variety of program genres.

Samuels joins from CTDG, where she served as senior VP and was part of the team that oversaw the development, launch and programming of shows like Rachel Ray, The Doctors, Entertainment Tonight and The Insider. Prior to CTDG, Samuels spent more than a decade at NBC. As senior broadcast producer, she helped launch the nationally syndicated news magazine show Access Hollywood and its teen spin-off Real Access. Previously, she was the entertainment producer for KNBC Los Angeles.

“I’ve had the great fortune to work on some of the best brands in television,” Samuels said. “However, as a working mom, I’ve always had a personal and professional passion to make great television for kids, and in the kid and family arena, Hasbro owns and has access to the best brands in the business. I see Hasbro Studios as a perfect fit for my skills and interests, and it presents me with a wonderful opportunity.”

Hasbro Studios’ president, Stephen Davis, added, “Kathy comes to Hasbro Studios with a solid track record as a top producer and has been closely involved with some of television’s most successful and enduring franchises. The studio is establishing itself as a home for great talent—and Kathy’s vision and creativity complements the talented group of professionals we have been putting in place here.”