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Sally Field, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Neal Baer, Tony Goldwyn, D.L. Hughley and others explore ways to engage Hollywood to keep health care and financial security at the top of the domestic agenda...

by Chris Davison, davison@intellcap.com
….any road will get you there. Seeking to prevent this statement from becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy, a panel of Hollywood experts gathered together on March 25th for the first post-strike HRTS panel, tasked with the job of divining the road ahead. Moderator, past HRTS President and Founding Partner & CEO, Generate, Jordan Levin welcomed...

by Chris Davison, davison@intellcap.com
HRTS President Chris Silbermann opened the Cable Chiefs panel on April 23rd by pointing out that the cable industry has grown exponentially, with many diverse and unique cable brands across the television landscape. This being the case, the HRTS decided that this year’s panel will focus on scripted, series programming...

Courtesy of HRTS Corporate Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers.

By Deborah Bothun, (deborah.k.bothun@us.pwc.com)
Last year, die-hard fans of cancelled CBS drama Jericho organized a last-stand, sending network executives more than 20 tons of peanuts.  The high-protein delivery was inspired by a line in the season finale where Jericho residents quoted a famous U.S. general’s one-word response to a surrender request—“Nuts!”  The show got another shot as a mid-season replacement.  Critically acclaimed, ratings-challenged Friday Night Lights recently got a third season after devoted viewers sent thousands of footballs to NBC executives, who cut an innovative deal with DirecTV to “keep the lights on.”...

By Dave Ferrara, HRTS Executive Director
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately.  (I know, that can only lead to trouble…)  But I really have been inside of my own head of late and I’m starting to come to some realizations.  Most notably, I’ve realized that I am completely addicted to the ongoing political drama that has swept over the country.  I mean truly addicted.  Like where’s my Entourage or morning Starbucks Blackeye addicted…  It’s some compelling TV!...

by Nick Birren, nick.birren@spe.sony.com 
Stop reading. I’m serious. Taking on the task of writing an article to perhaps the most prestigious and accomplished group of individuals in the television industry is not just a little bit daunting…it is down right intimidating.  So please, stop reading.  It won’t do you any good and I promise you can’t learn anything you probably don’t already know. 
      
Last chance…
     
Alright then. If you insist on reading on I guess the least I can do for you is tell you a joke...

A member profile by Chris Davison, davison@intellcap.com
Jeffrey Bader is Executive Vice President, ABC Entertainment. Jeff began as an intern and his career has since spanned research, planning and scheduling. I recently had a chance to speak with Jeff to discuss strikes and counter-strikes, pilots and psychology...

A member profile by Chris Davison, davison@intellcap.com
Tracy Katsky is Senior Vice President, Development & Original Programming, for Nickelodeon and Nick At Nite. I recently had a chance to interview Tracy to discuss Gail Berman, SpongeBob and the cool kids...

   
JHRTS held a very successful “speed networking” event on April 21st.  Over 100 people showed up at Falcon in Hollywood for a fun night of industry schmoozing.  The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, so this will definitely be a recurring event for us in the future...