ABC Shakeup: Paul Lee Exits As President, Channing Dungey Named To Succeed Him

In a major executive upheaval in the middle of pilot season, ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee has abruptly left the network. ABC head of drama Channing Dungey has been named president of ABC Entertainment, becoming the first black executive to run one of the Big Four networks’ entertainment divisions. Dungey, a well respected executive who oversaw the development of such ABC shows as Scandal, Criminal Minds, How To Get Away With Murder, Quantico, Army Wives and Once Upon A Time, will report directly to Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group. Read More…