John Litvack, the WB's exec VP of current programming and scheduling, is ankling the net after eight years. News comes barely a month after the surprise ouster of network co-topper Jordan Levin.
Litvack, considered the dean of current programming execs, told WB staffers of his departure at Tuesday's staff meeting. Insiders said Litvack read from a prepared statement as he delivered the news.
As recently as last week, new Frog entertainment chief David Janollari had said no major exec changes were planned. It's unclear if Litvack quit or was pushed; WB execs were unavailable for comment early Tuesday afternoon.
"Last week I met with Garth and David and told them I felt the time was right for me to leave and explore some opportunities that have been offered to me," Litvack told staffers Tuesday morning. "I have loved my seven years at The WB and I have accomplished everything that I came here to do. I have helped build a successful network and now it is time for new challenges."
WB chairman Garth Ancier said it was impossible to "overstate John's contribution to the success of The WB. It is no coincidence that John's arrival coincided with our greatest creative run at the network."
Litvack joined the Frog in 1997, having previously served as senior VP network TV for Walt Disney Television. He was at MTM Television from 1986 until 1989.
Courtesy of: Variety |
