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JamesG · 01-22-2018, 08:43 PM

"The Resident" Producer Under Review as Past Sexual Harassment Allegations on "Code Black" Surface
by Bryn Elise Sandberg
Jan. 22, 2018

Zachary Lutsky, a consulting producer on Fox's "The Resident", has been placed under review as past sexual harassment claims against him on CBS' "Code Black" have surfaced.

Lutsky, who has a long history of being a medical consultant on other TV shows, has been a consulting producer on the new drama since November and occasionally lends writing services to the show.

Lutsky was allegedly investigated for sexual harassment on two shows he's recently worked on — "The Night Shift" and "Code Black" — and the claims on the latter series were considered serious enough that he was asked not to return to production after they were reported to human resources.

The past claims resurfaced after Lutsky shared an article on social media about how "The Resident" was planning a sexual harassment-themed episode.

"We have only recently learned of these allegations through an inquiry from a reporter," said 20th Century Fox Television in a statement. "We are not aware of any claims made concerning his conduct on The Resident. We take these matters seriously and are reviewing this."

Sources say that Lutsky will remain on the series payroll as the studio investigates the matter.

Elsewhere, Lutsky has made a number of onscreen appearances on shows like "Dr. Oz" and "Untold Stories of the ER", and had guest spots on "Parenthood" and "Nashville".

His past credits include being an advisor/consultant on "Diagnosis X", "ER", "Southland", "Miami Medical", "Hart of Dixie", "The Doctor", "A Gifted Man" and "The Blacklist".

In addition to his TV work, he's an active ER doctor at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

"I am quite disturbed by these heartbreaking anonymous allegation. I take them very seriously and categorically deny them," said Lutsky in a statement to THR.

"I sincerely care for the feelings of everyone I encounter, including friends and co-workers, and I conduct myself in a way that treats all people with dignity and respect. As a physician, I have dedicated my life to helping those in need. In my 16 years of practice, I have never been accused of any wrongdoing. True harassment allegations are serious. I have never engaged in, been fired for nor been found guilty of any allegation of misconduct — ever. "

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,072	Sexual Harassment Allegations Made Against ex-"Code Black" Producer Zachary Lutsky *"The Resident" Producer Under Review as Past Sexual Harassment Allegations on "Code Black" Surface* by Bryn Elise Sandberg Jan. 22, 2018 Zachary Lutsky, a consulting producer on Fox's "The Resident", has been placed under review as past sexual harassment claims against him on CBS' "Code Black" have surfaced. Lutsky, who has a long history of being a medical consultant on other TV shows, has been a consulting producer on the new drama since November and occasionally lends writing services to the show. Lutsky was allegedly investigated for sexual harassment on two shows he's recently worked on — "The Night Shift" and "Code Black" — and the claims on the latter series were considered serious enough that he was asked not to return to production after they were reported to human resources. The past claims resurfaced after Lutsky shared an article on social media about how "The Resident" was planning a sexual harassment-themed episode. "We have only recently learned of these allegations through an inquiry from a reporter," said 20th Century Fox Television in a statement. "We are not aware of any claims made concerning his conduct on The Resident. We take these matters seriously and are reviewing this." Sources say that Lutsky will remain on the series payroll as the studio investigates the matter. Elsewhere, Lutsky has made a number of onscreen appearances on shows like "Dr. Oz" and "Untold Stories of the ER", and had guest spots on "Parenthood" and "Nashville". His past credits include being an advisor/consultant on "Diagnosis X", "ER", "Southland", "Miami Medical", "Hart of Dixie", "The Doctor", "A Gifted Man" and "The Blacklist". In addition to his TV work, he's an active ER doctor at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. "I am quite disturbed by these heartbreaking anonymous allegation. I take them very seriously and categorically deny them," said Lutsky in a statement to THR. "I sincerely care for the feelings of everyone I encounter, including friends and co-workers, and I conduct myself in a way that treats all people with dignity and respect. As a physician, I have dedicated my life to helping those in need. In my 16 years of practice, I have never been accused of any wrongdoing. True harassment allegations are serious. I have never engaged in, been fired for nor been found guilty of any allegation of misconduct — ever. " https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/li...urface-1077090