David Neuman

David Neuman’s 30-year career spans television, film, and digital media, where among other executive roles, he was President of Walt Disney Television and Touchstone Television where he oversaw hits such as The Wonderful World of Disney, Boy Meets World, Ellen, and the then #1 sitcom on television, Home Improvement. As VP of Comedy at NBC, Neuman oversaw iconic series, such as Cheers, Family Ties, Golden Girls, and Alf, where during his tenure, NBC series received over 100 Emmy Awards. He has also served as Chief Programming Officer for CNN, a TV and film producer at 20th Century Fox, and founding exec/head of content at three landmark startups: Channel One, Digital Entertainment Network, and Current TV. Along the way, Neuman was instrumental in launching the careers of Anderson Cooper, Lisa Ling, and Jason Silva, among many others.