Chris Sloan has been named head of reality and alternative programming at CBS. Sloan, who joins the network as vp alternative programming, will oversee the development and production of all of CBS' alternative programming, including reality series and game shows. He'll report to CBS Entertainment president Nancy Tellem when he starts his new position after Labor Day. "Chris' experience and out-of-the-box thinking will help build upon CBS' leadership position in the reality and alternative programming area," Tellem said. Sloan, who had been vp production at TLC since 2003, replaces Ghen Maynard, who left his post as CBS senior vp alternative series development and creative strategies in May to join NBC as head of comedy and drama development. While he was at TLC, Sloan oversaw all of the cable network's programming, including the series Trading Spaces, Trading Spaces: Home Free, Overhaulin', Bodywork and Faking It. Before TLC, he was senior vp reality programming and specials at USA Network, where he oversaw and developed all nonscripted programming. At USA, Sloan helped develop the series Nashville Star, The Real Cannonball Run and Combat Missions.
- 8/18/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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