Jamie Kellner, a pioneering television executive who played a crucial role in launching the Fox and WB networks, has died at the age of 77. Kellner, who passed away on June 21 in Montecito, California, was instrumental in shaping the landscape of American television over a career spanning more than three decades. He served as the first president of Fox Network and later founded the WB Network, which became a significant platform for young talent. Kellner also held the position of president at Turner Broadcasting, overseeing CNN, TNT, and TBS. Additionally, he created the Acme Communications stations group and served as chairman and CEO of Turner Broadcasting. His vision extended to ambitious projects, including an attempt to merge CNN with ABC News. Kellner's contributions to the industry have left a lasting legacy, particularly in animation and young adult television.
Jamie Kellner, a media executive for more than three decades who was instrumental in the launch of two broadcast networks and helmed CNN, died Saturday at the age of 77. Obit from WSJ. https://t.co/QNV4LekEKt via @WSJ
Another oldie I dug up while prepping Jamie Kellner obit -- Ted Turner's departure from AOL Time Warner. Stripped of Power at Empire He Built, Ted Turner Quit AOL https://t.co/3Az1b9thAT via @WSJ
Former Turner Broadcasting chairman Jamie Kellner dies at 77 https://t.co/NNDJekNOAz
Jamie Kellner, who launched Fox and The WB, created Acme Communications stations group, and ran Turner Broadcasting as chairman and CEO, died on June 21 at 77 (@franklinavenue / Variety) https://t.co/DNIP2bsNbu https://t.co/tV1TzFikSV
Wrote about the astounding career of Jamie Kellner, whose name I heard a million times as a wrestling fan due to him being fingered as the guy who "killed" WCW — but he also started Fox & The WB, plus much more. Particularly thankful for his contributions to animation & YA TV. https://t.co/yVMtbpEfwe
Jamie Kellner, Architect of the Fox Broadcast Network and The WB, Dies at 77 https://t.co/Qo4sQXFhqB
One of Jamie Kellner's visions was to merge CNN with ABC News. Talks went very deep but in the end the parent companies couldn't find enough compromise between them to close a deal. RIP Jamie Kellner. https://t.co/ACNalmqikR via @WSJ
Going down a Jamie Kellner rabbit hole. WSJ story on Jamie Keller being tapped to run Turner for AOL Time Warner. At the time, it was somewhat ironic given Ted Turner was no fan of Kellner's WB Network. RIP Jamie Kellner. https://t.co/TykHtonN1T via @WSJ
Jamie Kellner has passed away https://t.co/h0Jw1g073n
Jamie Kellner, TV Executive Who Helped Launch Fox and The WB, Dies at 77: https://t.co/zWmqXvStRM
Here is a story I can say for sure Jamie Kellner didn't like. Me and @mvpeers did a lengthy piece about tensions between the Turner Networks under Kellner and the Warner Bros. TV business. RIP Jamie Kellner. https://t.co/QpsECk8Lr8 via @WSJ
One of the more fun stories I did that involved Jamie Kellner was about the WB show ""Grosse Pointe," a parody of "90210" that hit a little to close to home for Aaron Spelling. RIP Jamie Kellner https://t.co/CtpYJ8VWym via @WSJ
Jamie Kellner Dies: TV Executive Who Helped Launch Fox & The WB Was 77 https://t.co/5rmJVFkqnL
This is true. Kellner was one of the savviest executives I've covered. RIP. https://t.co/VLsBfm5MH4
Jamie Kellner, an architect of the Fox Network and founder of the WB Network has passed away. Kellner was a key figure in the television industry for three decades. He led development of Fox under Rupert Murdoch and Barry Diller.
Jamie Keller, a key architect of the Fox network and its first president, has died. Keller was also the founder of the WB Network and later a president of Turner Broadcasting which included CNN, TNT and TBS. Kellner was instrumental in getting the Fox Network launched. He was…
Jamie Kellner, who made his name as the only exec ever to create two broadcast networks — Fox and The WB — died Friday in Montecito, Calif. He was 77. https://t.co/SAcQrl1wz2
Sad news to report. It was a pleasure to cover Jamie Kellner over the years as he built The WB into an iconic home for young talent. He was a TV visionary who truly did it right. RIP. https://t.co/blWUHlR1sC
Jamie Kellner, TV Maverick Who Launched Both Fox and The WB, Dies at 77 https://t.co/SAcQrl1wz2