NBC’s Paul Telegdy Takes Over Alternative & Late Night

UNIVERSAL CITY: Paul Telegdy, who brought NBC recent hits such as The Voice, has been promoted to the newly created post of president of alternative and late night programming.

Telegdy had been serving as executive VP of alternative for NBC, where he was responsible for reinvigorating such hits as America’s Got Talent and The Sing-Off. He’s also been responsible for specials such as The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and last year’s Primetime Emmy telecast.

Rick Ludwin, who has held a variety of posts at NBC for the last three decades, will move from serving as the executive VP of late night and primetime series to a consultancy role for the network.

“Paul is an exemplary executive who has tremendous creative vision in the area of unscripted programming which makes him perfect for this expanded role,” said Robert Greenblatt, the chairman of NBC Entertainment. “He delivered a powerful new franchise in The Voice and is overseeing NBC’s continued success with hit reality series such as The Sing-Off, America’s Got Talent, The Biggest Loser, Celebrity Apprentice and the upcoming Fashion Star, to name just a few. I know he will bring his uniquely inventive eye to our venerable late-night institutions and I’m personally pleased that he is extending his relationship with NBC as we seek to build the best team of top executives possible.”

"I couldn’t have asked for or imagined a more rewarding job than the one I’ve had at NBC,” commented Ludwin, “To have been a part of TV history with Seinfeld, our late night franchises, Saturday Night Live and with all our producers, writers and talent has been unbelievable. Since I was a kid it was a dream of mine to work at NBC. I got to do it and continue to be grateful."

“Rick Ludwin has contributed an enviable legacy in his three decades at NBC, particularly in late-night programs, where he made seminal changes to the TV landscape working with such NBC greats as Johnny Carson, Jerry Seinfeld, and legends such as Bob Hope," added Greenblatt. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with Rick as he moves from the executive ranks to his role as a valued consultant."