Industry Backs Robert Greenblatt To Run NBC

Robert Greenblatt is not running NBC — yet — but the prospect of the former Showtime entertainment president taking command of the network has the creative community buzzing with anticipation.

Having quit Showtime during the summer after spending seven years turning around the premium channel with a roster of critical and commercial hits including “Weeds” and “Dexter,” industry rumblings continue that Greenblatt is quietly preparing to take some kind of overseer role at the troubled broadcaster once NBC Universal’s merger with Comcast is complete.

Combined with NBC Uni CEO Jeff Zucker announcing he’s stepping down and NBC’s commitment to airing quality scripted programming this year, dealmakers are more optimistic about the Peacock’s prospects.

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