Sealey Named NBC Senior VP, Alternative Programming

By Michael Malone
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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George Sealey has been promoted to senior VP, alternative programming and development at NBC. Series that fall under Sealey’s direct purview include The Celebrity Apprentice, Running Wild with Bear Grylls and The Biggest Loser.

“George has both a great appreciation for what viewers want to see and a terrific skill set in producing compelling television,” said Meredith Ahr, executive VP, alternative programming, NBC Entertainment. “His dedication and leadership make every show he’s associated with better.  His ability to be creative, collaborative and forward thinking makes him a key member of our team as we evolve the genre forward.” 

Sealey was a freelance producer before arriving at NBC as a VP in 2012.

Michael Malone
Michael Malone

Michael Malone, senior content producer at B+C/Multichannel News, covers network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television. He hosts the podcasts Busted Pilot, about what’s new in television, and Series Business, a chat with the creator of a new program, and writes the column “The Watchman.” He joined B+C in 2005. His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy and New York magazine.