David P. Gelles Takes Executive Producer Role at ‘Meet The Press’
variety.comBrian Steinberg Senior TV Editor David P. Gelles, a longtime CNN producer who most recently had a hand in the creation of programs for the streaming hub CNN+, is returning to NBC News, where he will serve as executive producer of the Sunday flagship “Meet The Press.” He starts in the new role on Thursday.
September 1. Before tackling the assignment of developing programs for CNN+, Gelles supervised all of CNN’s political and special-events programming. “This mix of Washington savvy and dedication to finding unique ways to reach new audiences is why I know he’ll be a terrific next partner for Chuck and leader for the Sunday team on the road ahead,” said Carrie Budoff Brown, the NBC News senior vice president who oversees all “Meet The Press” content, in a memo to staffers.
Gelles previously served as a producer for NBC News’ “Today” from 2006 to 2011, and was subsequently a producer on Brian Williams’ “Rock Center” from 2011 to 2013.
As part of the maneuver, John Reiss, the current executive producer of “Meet The Press,” will move to leading “Meet The Press Reports,” a deep-dive single-topic “MTP” series that plays primarily on the streaming service NBC News Now.
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