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Kevin Reilly Quits NBC

Entertainment prez leaves struggling network; Zucker recruits Reveille head

By Dustin Lushing, Newser Staff

Posted May 29, 2007 6:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – Kevin Reilly is bolting from his gig as NBC's entertainment president, reports Variety, after network capo Jeff Zucker recruited Reveille head Ben Silverman for a position over him. Reilly—who produced several hits including Heroes and Deal or No Deal—will take his multi-million dollar... Read full story »

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