Perry Simon
Biography
Filmography
Family & Companions
Biography
Rapidly working his way up through NBC Entertainment's comedy department, Simon broke into the executive ranks during his brief tenure with NBC Productions. The network's program entertainment division, however, beckoned him back, where he headed up comedy and then drama programming before taking charge of all series development and operations in 1988. Two years later Simon added on the responsibility for long-form productions as well. During his years with NBC he has played a role in the creation of such series as "Cheers," "Quantum Leap," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "Law & Order."
Life Events
1980
Joined NBC Entertainment's comedy department as a programming associate
1981
Promoted to manager, comedy development, in July
1982
Named director of comedy development
1984
Became vice president, creative affairs, at NBC Productions in August
1985
Returned to NBC Entertainment in January; appointed vice president, comedy development
1986
Named vice president, drama programs, in June
1988
Promoted in July to senior vice president, series programs, NBC Entertainment
1990
Appointed executive vice president, prime-time programs, in July
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