David Eilenberg had been head of development and current programming at Mark Burnett Productions, where he worked on such series as The Voice, The Apprentice and Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? At TBS and TNT, he will oversee unscripted original programming for the two networks, which are expanding their original series lineups to a fill a year-round slate. He will be based is Los Angeles and report to Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies. The Turner networks have already greenlit several new series as they segue to a year-round slate, including the unscripted TNT projects Boston Blue and 72 Hours. This summer, TNT launched its first reality-competition series, The Great Escape. TBS’ expanded originals slate includes the competition series King Of The Nerds (working title) and the newly greenlit Deon Cole’s Black Box (working title) and Who Gets the Last Laugh? (working title).


david’s a really good guy and this is a good move by tnt/tbs.
Nicest guy, biggest brain. TBS/TNT got very lucky.
Another great move by Wright. David is probably the smartest exec in unscripted. Great guy
Now he can make that show with mark burnett productions that he couldn’t get sold anywhere else! oh the joy!
One of the nicest and smartest people in the business! I wish him all the success in the world!!! Great guy!
Dave is simply the BEST creatively and personally.
He will succeed wherever he is – a brilliant move by Michael Wright.
Great guy, Nobody better. Congrats!
one of the best! mazel tov, david!!!
David Eilenberg is one of the smarter guys in this business… CONGRATS!!
David’s very bright and incredibly hardworking. Well deserved.
i love dave. the alternative business isn’t so great, but dave brought honor and professionalism. if he had a fan club, id be the president. tbs/tnt are better for the hire. ill watch the networks now.
David’s the best. Kind and extremely intelligent.
This is a huge opportunity for TNT and TBS to really make a statement in the reality genre. David is sharp, creative, collaborative and a joy to work with. This proves that nice guys do finish first.
David is one of the most beloved executives in town, someone who shoots straight whether it’s good news or bad, and someone whose enthusiasm is tempered only by his intelligence and insight. I know he will continue to be one of the truly good guys in our business.
It is so trendy to love Dave. Oh well- go with the trend. He is the best.
Eilenberg is a genius and TNT/TBS is fortunate to have him at their Un-Scribted Helm!
dave is a true pioneer and talented producer. The Voice is exceptional.