Meredith Ahr Out as President of NBC Entertainment’s Alternative and Reality Group

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Deadline.The longtime NBCU exec is leaving amid issues about respect in the workplace and just a few days after the exit of unscripted TV chief Meredith Ahr following an investigation into her and former NBC Entertainment chairman Paul Telegdy’s workplace behavior.Telegdy and Ahr were both accused by multiple employees of fostering a toxic workplace environment.

fly on Vice President Mike Pence's head was the elephant in the room during last week's vice presidential debate, but did his opponent, Sen. Kamala Harris, notice it? The California senator was finally asked about the now-infamous insect during an appearance on MSNBC's  this week. “I would kick myself if I didn’t just ask you if you noticed the fly on Vice President Pence’s head at the time, during the debate?” Maddow asked of Joe Biden's vice presidential running mate.

Peter White Television EditorUniversal Television Alternative Studios, the division responsible for shows including The Wall and World of Dance, has become part of the Pearlena Igbokwe-run Universal Studio Group.The move, which becomes official today, follows the departure of Meredith Ahr, who was President of NBC Entertainment’s Alternative and Reality Group, and who oversaw the non-scripted studio.It means that UTAS, which is run by President Toby Gorman, now joins sister studios including

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA series based on “Fried Green Tomatoes” is in the works at NBC, with Reba McEntire attached to star and with Norman Lear executive producing, Variety has learned exclusively.The hour-long drama project is described as a modernization of the novel and movie that explores the lives of descendants from the original work.

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Peter White Television EditorMeredith Ahr is leaving NBCUniversal.Ahr, who was President of NBC Entertainment’s Alternative and Reality Group, is departing after her former boss Paul Telegdy also left recently.Her last day is today.More to comeSubscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy.Launch dates for broadcast, cable and streaming programsUp-to-date lists for broadcast, cable and streaming seriesPandemic-proof vs.

not Bruce’s mother.Ben Aldridge, who plays a young Thomas Wayne in Epix’s “Batman” prequel series, just dropped a major hint about the state of his and Martha Kane’s (Emma Paetz) relationship at the beginning of Season 2 when it premieres this December… and it’s certainly not what we expected.“I think I can say this — he comes back into Episode 1 engaged to someone else, so that’s a massive curveball,” Aldridge revealed during a New York Comic-Con virtual panel on Sunday.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterChanning Dungey is stepping down from her role as vice president of original content at Netflix, Variety has confirmed.Her last day at Netflix is today. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, she is leaving to pursue another opportunity.

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