This is the end of an era Warner Bros.. As Peter Roth, One of the most talented television executives of the last two decades, will leave the independent television studio in early 2021 after 22 years.

Roth was promoted to his current role as chairman of the Warner Bros. television group in February, signing a one-year extension to his latest contract in the summer of 2020. It was considered the final episode of Roth’s Warner Bros. A month after Roth revived his contract, the TV tenure dramatically changed all the essential Hollywood activities, such as the corona virus epidemic, production shutdowns and personal meetings, lunches, premieres and press junkets.

Getting a course revision is Warner Bros. TV’s next project. Roth’s high lieutenant and heir apparent, WBTV President Susan Rowner, Surprisingly he left the studio Entertainment content for the TV & Streaming division of NBC Universal, after 22 years as President. Chaning Tange, former ABC Entertainment chairman; Who stepped down from his Netflix post last week, Rothner is expected to succeed Roth.

Announcing Roth’s outstanding, Ann Sarnoff, president and CEO of WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group, spoke about how its time had come.

“Peter and I have been meeting about this for some time, and although it was not a great moment to say goodbye, he felt it was the right moment to replace a new leader for the team,” Sarnaf said. “He has presented hundreds of shows, thousands of episodes and millions of viewers with a single vision – to work with the best people and to create the best TV series. Not only is he well respected by his colleagues and actors, writers, directors and producers, but he also defines the iconic, pop-culture we all know and love. He is in the background of TV shows. West Wing, The Big Bang Theory, Gilmore Girls, Two and a Half Men, Gossip Girl, Supernatural, Flash And countless others. We thank him for his contributions to our company and wish him all the best. ”

Roth is known for his close relationships with talent (and his warmth in greeting people prior to COVID). Many of the challenges he has made to the creators have been of great benefit to the studio.

Shortly after joining Warner Bros., Roth signed a major contract with Chuck Lore-Dharma & Greg, Which, in the final year of the contract, did not pay more than the failed pilot until Lore delivered Two and a half men. Following that Big Bang Theory, Mike & Molly, Mom, Young Shelton And Bob Hearts Abhishola The comedy slate has become the most successful – and most lucrative – of the last two decades.

No other talent relationship marked Roth’s WBTV tenure other than his partnership with Greg Berlandi. At the beginning of his WBTV tenure, Roth was still young Dawson Stream Author who co-created / co-created two series for the studio, Everwood And Jack & Bobby Before moving on to the overall deal at ABC Studios, for WB.

Roth was determined to get Berlandi back, he did. Since Berlandi’s return to WBTV, he has become one of the best producers on television, breaking the all – time record for most series on television at the same time. Berlandi also created an extensive DC universe spanning linear TV and streaming. When the hand-race for talent became a success in 2018, Roth retained Berlandi while hunting down the best creators of Netflix TV with overall deals, and was instrumental in re-signing Shoraner on a mega deal.

“From the moment he first called me in tears after reading the script EverwoodTo this day, like countless others, I have been the beneficiary of Peter Roth’s excellent television’s unparalleled interest and an unwavering argument for its creators, ”Berlandi said. “In Warner Bros. and the television industry, his legacy in bringing successful shows to millions of viewers around the world is unparalleled.”

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Roth joined the company in March 1999 as head of Warner Bros. television. For more than two decades in the studio’s TV production business, 32 scripted prime time series have reached the 100-episode milestone. Among them: The Big Bang Theory (279 episodes, the longest running multicamera comedy in television history), Two and a Half Men, The West Wing, Gilmore Girls, Smallville, Gossip Girl, Shameless, Nip / Duck, The Mentalist, Freddie Little Liars, Arrow, Mom, The Closer, Fringe, The Middle, George Lopez, The Flash, Mike & Molly, interested person, supernatural, Third Watch, The Vampire Diaries And A tree hill.

“Working at Warner Bros. has been the biggest, most meaningful, most rewarding experience of my career,” Roth said. “For the past 22 years, I have had the privilege of interacting with the most exciting creative talents, the most influential TV series and the most dedicated and passionate people I have ever known. It has been my dream to be able to say goodbye in the right way at the right time and for the right reason. Ann Sarnoff and Past who gave me that opportunity I would like to thank all my Warner Bros. colleagues, past and present, for giving me a lifetime gift. I look forward to the next chapter of my career and stay connected with those who fit me most. ”

Roth came to Warner Bros. television after serving as head of Fox Entertainment. While there, he was responsible for the development and showed the Emmy-winning air Allie McPeel As well as That 70s show And Family guy. Prior to joining the Network, he was Production President of Twentieth Network Television (now 20th Television), where he oversaw growth and sales. X Files, Picket Fences, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Practice And King of the Mountains.

Prior to that, Roth Stephen J. He was the head of Canel Productions, where he spent six years creating and selling series. 21 Jump Street And The Commission.

He previously spent 10 years at ABC, where he began his television career in 1976 as a manager of children’s shows. That same year he was promoted to director and topped ABC’s list for the Saturday morning schedule. In June 1979, he was named Director of the current Prime Time Programs, and in November 1981 was promoted to VP. Happy Days, Lavern & Shirley, Moonlighting And ஆள்குடி.

For his long and successful career, Roth will be recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.