Erin Wehrenberg named senior vice-president of Network Comedy for ABC Entertainment

She comes from Warner Bros. Television, where she was senior vice-president and head of Comedy Development since 2009.
PUBLISHED MAR 12, 2019

Erin Wehrenberg has been named senior vice-president, Network Comedy, ABC Entertainment, it was announced by Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. In this position, she will lead the comedy series development team and oversee the department’s day-to-day operations, including creatively supervising production of new comedy series for ABC.

“We are so incredibly fortunate to have Erin join us as the creative force leading our comedy development team,” Burke said in making the announcement.

“Erin’s relationships, depth of experience, and taste will no doubt guide us to the next generation of hit ABC comedies, as she has a strategic eye for what connects us through laughter. I have wanted to work with her again since our NBC days, and I’m so happy she chose to join the talented team here at ABC.”

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