
Veteran TV development executive Ted Gold has joined Parkes/MacDonald Prods. as head of television. The Gladiator producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald entered the TV arena this summer with a first-look deal at NBC Universal. Gold was most recently Head of TV Development for Deuce Three Prods. and executive producer on the CBS medical drama Three Rivers. Previously, Gold served as SVP of drama series at Fox where he developed and helped launch such series as Prison Break and Bones. Before Fox, Gold oversaw television development for Spelling Entertainment and worked at New World Entertainment. Parkes/MacDonald’s film credits include Catch Me If You Can, Men In Black and Minority Report.
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A fine exec with fine taste. Best wishes, T.G.
Ted’s a super smart guy.
Smart move, so we will be more expecting good and new series in a few months. Sure gold have a lot of plan in making more TV series that people will follow thru.
Ted’s one of the good guys — an enthusiast with a real appreciation for writers, a pleasure to work with. Makes a good mix CD, too.
Love his band, too.
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ted is one of the good guys – and manages to have taste at the same time. It CAN happen.
A great hire. They’re lucky to have him. He’s a hard worker, great relationships around town, knows his stuff, and I echo the comment above – he’s one of the good guys. Congrats.