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7 Penn Alumni you should know about: TV edition

After the jump, check out my DT roundup of these 7 Penn alumni making news in the TV worlds of reality, comedy and drama.  Plus two more alumni nominated for Emmys! Have you been watching Penn alum and reality tv executive producer Justin Hochberg’s (C’91) “The Great Escape“? The show drops teams of ordinary people […]

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Penn alum’s journey from ER doctor to TV Staff Writer!

For the last few years as a medical consultant on various shows Penn alum Zach Lutsky (C’96) has had the opportunity to write or re-write all the medical scenes in those shows. After the jump find out how Zach has finally gone from a consultant to a full time writing staff member on “A Gifted Man”! […]

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Talent + Penn Networking Lands This Penn Author a TV Pilot with Fox (MUST READ STORY)

Recently, author Jasmin Rosemberg (C’02) got her book optioned by Hollywood big wig director/producer Brett Ratner to develop into a TV show for Fox. But there’s a bigger story here. Not only is Jasmin another example of an alum who made a bold career change and followed her creative passion, but she used some good Penn networking to […]

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If you own a small business, apply to be on this Penn alum’s TV show!

Earlier this week, TV producer Roy Bank (C’94) launched his new NBC gameshow. Now there’s another show of his that got picked up for a second season and he’s looking for small business owners.  The show is sort of “Apprentice” minus the celebrities and minus the competition. It’s called “The Mentor” and it hooks up small business […]

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His MTV movie takes place under an avalanche

(l to r): Scott speaking with Ricky Mabe while shooting in the Canadian Rockies Over the past few years, I’ve covered the horror and documentary works of director and producer Scott Glosserman (C’99, Friars). After the jump, preview the latest film he has directed and produced which airs tonight on MTV and learn how he is […]

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10 juicy highlights from Penn’s “Reality TV” Alumni panel

A few weeks ago at the start of alumni weekend, Penn alumni working in reality TV from both sides of the camera came back to Penn to discuss what is “real” and what it takes to make it in the business. The “Getting Real: From Campus to Camera” panel was moderated by Katherine Sender, Associate […]

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