Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) has named producer and executive Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials, it was announced today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, FOX Television Group. Reporting to Newman and Walden, Wade will oversee the network's unscripted programming, specials and alternative development slate. He will join the network in March.
"Unscripted programming is one of the true hallmarks of broadcast television. No other platform captures the immediacy and excitement of a big, broad, breakout unscripted hit like broadcast, and we are committed to expanding our efforts in this area beginning today, with Rob," said Newman and Walden. "Rob's an incredibly well-respected executive and producer with a proven track record working on reality hits. He's also a creator himself, which makes him the perfect person to lead this charge. We're confident Rob has the creative vision to shape this area in the same way we've shaped the scripted side at the studio through our partnerships with some of the best talent in the business." "FOX has always been a pioneer in unscripted television, delivering its boldest and most innovative hits," said Wade. "I am thrilled to be given the chance to work with the best talent in the business and hope I can add to that legacy."
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