Warner Bros. Television has named former ABC exec, Vicki Dummer, EVP & head of current series programming. “I’m thrilled to have Vicki joining us here at Warner Bros. Television to lead our exceptional current programming team,” WBTV Group Chairman Channing Dungey said. “She has played a pivotal role in managing some of the most successful, long-running series of the last two decades."
Dummer will be responsible for managing creative affairs for all current scripted series produced by WBTV across all platforms, including HBO Max, external streaming services, premium, and basic cable channels, and the five U.S. broadcast networks. She will also supervise the current programming team alongside Odetta Watkins, Rachel Filippelli, and Kelly Goode, who serve as senior leaders of the departmen. “We are excited to have the benefit of her expertise at what is an extremely exciting time at the Studio, as we ramp up our series production for HBO Max while continuing to deliver signature series for external streaming and cable partners, and the broadcast networks," Dungey said.
Dummer will report to Dungey, with whom she previously worked during their respective tenures at ABC. Dummer was a 24 year veteran at ABC, most recently working head of current series programming. She was laid off back in December and now joines Warner Bros as part of the company's restructing strategy. “I’m excited to be reunited with Channing, who is an inspiring and thoughtful leader, and very much looking forward to helping her fulfill her vision for WBTV," Dummer said. "The opportunity to lead current programming at this iconic studio with such an impressive roster of producers and series is truly a dream come true.”
During her time at ABC, Dummer and her team contributed to shows like “Fresh Off the Boat,” “Black-ish,” “The Good Doctor,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How to Get Away With Murder,” “Scandal,” and many more. Her other roles at ABC Entertainment included executive vice president of daytime, current series, and special programming as well as senior vice president of alternative series, specials, and late night. Before joining ABC, she was a senior program specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C.