Mark Burnett
Mark Burnett
Mark Burnett is a British-born, Los Angeles-based television producer and, since December 2015, president of MGM Television and Digital Group...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Producer
Date of Birth17 July 1960
CityLondon, England
CountryUnited States of America
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There is no bigger promotional platform than the Olympics. I'm honored that NBC is utilizing one of its most cherished and powerful assets to help drive buzz for The Apprentice brand. This promotion marks the first time I've ever invited the public to select a cast member for one of my shows.
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So many people wanted an adventure. It was really more about finding the cast that I wanted for 'Expedition Impossible,' so it had good diversity, and people could really say, 'Oh, there's the firefighters, there's the team of cops, there's the grandpa' - so that you can really relate with them.
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This year we thought it would be interesting to discover what America has to say about the candidates, incorporating our fans and viewers as virtual judges.
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As soon as I spent time with Martha I knew that her witty and engaging humor would surprise and entertain viewers.
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Finally after three years, Donald Trump has a real, true apprentice.
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Branded entertainment has become such a growth industry, it makes sense for us to be in business with Madison Road,
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My job is to analyze the subject matter ... and create a look and a feel that reflects the business,
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NBC allows me the freedom to be creative and to think differently and I hope we can bring a fresh look to the current crop of television dramas. This series will be shot in an exotic, remote island location, similar to a feature film, which will make it a powerful television event.
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Now we'll have E-Ring leading into Martha, which isn't a good lead-in, ... I've never understood the connection between the two, but I'm not a scheduler.... Clearly the move is designed to save E-Ring.
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Now we'll have 'E-Ring' leading into 'Martha,' which isn't a good lead-in, ... I've never understood the connection between the two, but I'm not a scheduler.... Clearly the move is designed to save 'E-Ring.'
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It depends on the situation. Some people, Martha felt very sad to let go. Others very much deserved it, and her demeanor reflected that. But there's a wonderful commonality at the end of every show - which Martha came up with, not me. It's a totally fresh look, and something you will definitely remember.
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It is an honor that our show's continued ratings success has become part of television history, ... 'Survivor' has been, and continues to be, a wonderful experience for me and for my production crew, and that has remained unchanged since our beginnings. I look forward to continuing as part of the CBS family, and in keeping our loyal Thursday night audience entertained and enthralled for many more years to come.
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Look at the top films of the past 20 years, and a number of them are not from America. It's an incredible second chance.
Martha's always so sunny, warm, engaging, and very, very witty, and I wanted to show this on this show,