Kelly Kahl

Kelly Kahl
Kelly Kahl
Born	October 20, 1966; Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	University of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupation	Television executive; producer;
Years active	1990–present
Known for	President of CBS Entertainment (2017–present)

Kelly Kahl (born October 20, 1966) is an American television executive and film producer. He currently serves as the President of CBS Entertainment.[1]

Early life and education

Kelly Kahl was born in Burlington, Wisconsin to Ronald and Barbara Ann Kahl. He discovered his interest in television while watching Saturday-morning cartoons and noticed programs would change time slots from year to year.[2] He attended Burlington High School, graduating in 1985.[3] He earned a degree in communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He then went on to receive his master of arts degree from USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.[2]

Career

Kahl began his career in 1990 at Lorimar Television as a research intern. He then worked at Warner Bros. Television as Director, Network Research before joining CBS as Vice President, Scheduling.[4] While serving in this role he was part of scheduling many successful CBS shows such as Bull, Blue Bloods, The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, CSI, and NCIS.[4] He was instrumental in the green-lighting of the television series Survivor.[5] According to Survivor's host Jeff Probst, Kahl had taken a risk by scheduling Survivor's second season Survivor: The Australian Outback against NBC's Friends. Survivor routinely won viewership against Friends during that season, and as a result, Kahl gained significant influence at CBS that has been used to support Survivor through its 40th season.[6]

He served as executive producer on the films Return to Zero, Sister Cities, and Saint Judy.

He is currently a board member on the cable network Pop.[1]

Personal life

Kahl lives in Hermosa Beach, CA with his wife, Kim and their three dogs Baxter, Bunny & Gracie.[3] He is a partner at Underground Pub and Grill.[2]

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References

Andreeva, Nellie (May 30, 2017). "Kelly Kahl Named President, Thom Sherman Senior EVP CBS Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
Battaglio, Stephen (August 27, 2017). "From Badgers to Bratwurst, Kelly Kahl kept his eye on the prize at CBS". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
Brines, Jon (June 6, 2017). "BHS grad gets top job at CBS Entertainment". The Journal Times. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
"Kelly Kahl President, CBS Entertainment". CBS Press Express. September 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
Carter, Bill (2006). Desperate Networks. New York, NY: Doubleday. pp. 84–87. ISBN 0385514409.
Ross, Dalton (January 22, 2020). "Jeff Probst explains the origins of the Survivor: Winners at War $2 million prize". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 23, 2020.

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[:0-1] Andreeva, Nellie (May 30, 2017). "Kelly Kahl Named President, Thom Sherman Senior EVP CBS Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved January 2, 2019.

[:1-2] Battaglio, Stephen (August 27, 2017). "From Badgers to Bratwurst, Kelly Kahl kept his eye on the prize at CBS". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 2, 2019.

[:2-3] Brines, Jon (June 6, 2017). "BHS grad gets top job at CBS Entertainment". The Journal Times. Retrieved January 2, 2019.

[:3-4] "Kelly Kahl President, CBS Entertainment". CBS Press Express. September 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.

[5] Carter, Bill (2006). Desperate Networks. New York, NY: Doubleday. pp. 84–87. ISBN 0385514409.

[6] Ross, Dalton (January 22, 2020). "Jeff Probst explains the origins of the Survivor: Winners at War $2 million prize". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 23, 2020.