Cynthia Littleton Business EditorJonathan Littman is exiting as CEO of Jerry Bruckheimer Televison after a 25-year run with the company that included launching the “CSI” and “The Amazing Race” franchises.Littman plans to segue into his own production company.
The split came together amicably between longtime partners. He will remain involved with Bruckheimer TV’s current series including “CSI: Vegas” and “Amazing Race.”Littman was a programming executive at the Fox network when Jerry Bruckheimer recruited him to expand his production company into TV.
He’s well-regarded in the industry as a hands-on producer who led Bruckheimer TV to its mid-2000s peak when it had no less than 10 primetime series ordered for the 2005-2006 television season. “The last 25 years have been the ride of a lifetime and stepping away was a difficult decision,” Littman said. “Having just celebrated our 25th anniversary and given the stability of our incredible executive team, this felt like the right time to step off and pursue a growing desire of mine to start my own company.
My gratitude to Jerry for all the support he has given me cannot be overstated and nothing will ever replicate the success we’ve had together.”Bruckheimer Television has slowed down in recent years, although it just landed a drama series order from CBS for high-octane drama “Fire Country.”“Jonathan has been such an integral part of our JBTV family from the start.
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