Remembering TV Visionary Jamie Kellner, Co-Founder of Fox and The WB, Passes Away at 77
Entertainment | June 22, 2024, 5:14 p.m.
Jamie Kellner, a television industry titan who created Fox and The WB networks, passed away at 77. Known for popular shows like "The Simpsons" and "Dawson's Creek," Kellner's impact on the industry spanned decades. A visionary and entrepreneur, he also launched Acme Communications and led Turner Broadcasting. Kellner nurtured talent like Greg Berlanti and launched the careers of Jamie Foxx and others. A maverick, he took risks and reshaped CNN to compete with Fox News and MSNBC. Kellner's influential career left a lasting legacy with networks like Fox and The CW. Remembered as warm and creative, he was a mentor and friend to many in the industry. Survived by his family, Kellner's legacy as a groundbreaking leader in television will be greatly missed.