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JamesG · 06-02-2010, 02:17 PM

Is Jeff Zucker Finally Out at NBC?
Written by Christopher Rosen | 02 Jun 2010

If reading about people failing upwards makes you particularly angry, then maybe skip this post altogether.

Word has it that NBC Universal president and CEO Jeff Zucker has accepted an exit package of between $30 and $40 million to leave the network he helped ruin sometime after Comcast officially acquires majority stake in NBC Universal in 2011.

That’s right: You won’t have Jeff Zucker to kick around anymore. Eventually.

The reason this is going to take nearly a year is because Comcast isn’t allowed to make any personnel decisions until their takeover is official, which won’t happen until regulatory approval in early 2011.

Zucker would then bow out as gracefully as he possibly could a couple of months after that. And while G.E. representatives deny this is happening, the NY Post reports that Zucker has been telling friends the deal is complete. Because, of course he has.

Lest you think the position is going to remain vacant, sources say there are already four people lined up to take Zucker’s place:

NBC Universal Television Entertainment chairman, Jeff Gaspin
NBC Universal Cable Entertainment president, Bonnie Hammer
President of NBC Universal women and lifestyle entertainment networks, Lauren Zalaznick
Comcast’s president of programming, Jeff Shell.

No truth to the rumor that Zucker is leaving NBC to pursue his dream job: CEO of BP.

Developing…

http://www.movieline.com/2010/06/is-...out-at-nbc.php

Marvo301 · 06-02-2010, 04:29 PM

This is great news!!!! I only wish it would be happening sooner! And it's a shame he's being given a golden parachute. They're basically rewarding his failure!

catlover79 · 06-02-2010, 04:38 PM

He ruins the network and gets between $30-40 million to leave???

I wish MY severance pay had been that good!!!!

Marvo301 · 06-02-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

He ruins the network and gets between $30-40 million to leave???

I wish MY severance pay had been that good!!!!

I am afraid you have to be a spectacular failure to qualify for that kind of severance!

comedyfreak · 06-03-2010, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvo301

And it's a shame he's being given a golden parachute. They're basically rewarding his failure!

That's totally disgusting!! That's what is wrong with America.

SpenceOlchin · 06-03-2010, 11:33 AM

Good riddance Zucker. It's a shame that you're be rewarded for your own stupidity and ineptitude.

catlover79 · 06-03-2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comedyfreak

That's totally disgusting!! That's what is wrong with America.

Couldn't agree more!!

06-02-2010, 02:17 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	Is Jeff Zucker Finally Out of NBC? Is Jeff Zucker Finally Out at NBC? Written by Christopher Rosen \| 02 Jun 2010 If reading about people failing upwards makes you particularly angry, then maybe skip this post altogether. Word has it that NBC Universal president and CEO Jeff Zucker has accepted an exit package of between $30 and $40 million to leave the network he helped ruin sometime after Comcast officially acquires majority stake in NBC Universal in 2011. That’s right: You won’t have Jeff Zucker to kick around anymore. Eventually. The reason this is going to take nearly a year is because Comcast isn’t allowed to make any personnel decisions until their takeover is official, which won’t happen until regulatory approval in early 2011. Zucker would then bow out as gracefully as he possibly could a couple of months after that. And while G.E. representatives deny this is happening, the NY Post reports that Zucker has been telling friends the deal is complete. Because, of course he has. Lest you think the position is going to remain vacant, sources say there are already four people lined up to take Zucker’s place: NBC Universal Television Entertainment chairman, Jeff Gaspin NBC Universal Cable Entertainment president, Bonnie Hammer President of NBC Universal women and lifestyle entertainment networks, Lauren Zalaznick Comcast’s president of programming, Jeff Shell. No truth to the rumor that Zucker is leaving NBC to pursue his dream job: CEO of BP. Developing… http://www.movieline.com/2010/06/is-...out-at-nbc.php

06-02-2010, 04:29 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,450	This is great news!!!! I only wish it would be happening sooner! And it's a shame he's being given a golden parachute. They're basically rewarding his failure!
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06-02-2010, 04:38 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	He ruins the network and gets between $30-40 million to leave??? I wish MY severance pay had been that good!!!!
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06-03-2010, 11:33 AM	#6
SpenceOlchin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 28, 2005 Posts: 562	Good riddance Zucker. It's a shame that you're be rewarded for your own stupidity and ineptitude.