Co-Showrunners in Place for NCIS

LOS ANGELES: George Schenck and Frank Cardea will assume responsibility as co-showrunners on CBS’s NCIS.

Their appointment comes after the sudden passing of Gary Glasberg in September. Cardea and Schenck are longtime writing partners and have been with NCIS since the show’s first season.

NCIS is currently in its 14th season.

“The NCIS family suffered a tragic loss with the sudden passing of our showrunner, Gary Glasberg,” Schenk and Cardea said in a joint statement. “It’s with heavy hearts that we assume his duties. We are fortunate to be surrounded by an incredibly talented and dedicated cast and crew, which will make the transition that much easier. Thank you to the NCIS fans for the outpouring of love we have all received.”