Michael Wright
  • 'Cougar Town' officially moves to TBS; new episodes in 2013

    ...sitcom that draws its humor from likable, relatable characters," TBS/TNT/TCM president and head of programming Michael Wright says. "We are thrilled to have 'Cougar Town' moving to the TBS neighborhood as the network continues to expand......

  • George Lopez, TBS get in late-night game

    ...everyman appeal that makes him uniquely positioned to be the next great late-night host," Turner programming chief Michael Wright says. "George and TBS are going to change the late-night television landscape." Adds Lopez, "If change......

  • TNT Walks 'The Line,' Hopes 'Time Heals'

    ...relatable, complex characters showcased in exciting, emotional settings and storylines," TNT programming chief Michael Wright says. "These new series also reflect our belief that great television comes from great talent. The talent at......

  • TBS Orders Another Round of 'My Boys'

    ...chemistry, extremely smart and funny writing and outstanding production," Turner's original-programming chief Michael Wright says. "'My Boys' is a quality show with a quality audience that continues to make the case that Turner is a......

  • 'Prison Break' Star Gets a New 'Day' Job

    ...sit up and take notice time and time again with outstanding performances in a number of series and films," says Michael Wright , who heads up original programming for TNT and its sister networks. "We are proud to have them on board for......

  • TNT Renews 'Saving Grace,' 'Raising the Bar'

    ...premiere earlier this month. "Few series on television are as daring as this one," Turner programming boss Michael Wright says of "Saving Grace," which stars Holly Hunter as a hard-living Oklahoma City cop who's watched......

  • TBS Picks Up 'The Bill Engvall Show'

    ...gives you a good feeling inside, which is probably why it's won the hearts of so many viewers," Turner's Michael Wright says. "Their dedication to continually growing the show is evident in the work, and we look forward to a new......

  • TNT Thinks Cuba Gooding Jr. Is 'Gifted'

    ...Gifted Hands' is more than just an inspirational tale of overcoming seemingly impossible odds to succeed," says Michael Wright , head of Turner's content creation group. "It's that rare story of finding something deeper and more meaningful......

  • TBS Taps Valerie Bertinelli

    ...of two children being raised by a single working mother [on 'One Day at a Time'], Turner programming czar Michael Wright says. "Now she's exploring that world from the opposite angle, playing a single working mother raising two......

  • 'Truth in Advertising' Comes to TNT

    ...thrilled to be working on this superb drama with the creative talents who brought us 'The Closer,'" TNT's Michael Wright says. "And we are especially happy to have such a stellar cast, led by Eric and Tom." "Truth in Advertising......

  • TNT Lures Ray Romano Back to TV

    ...out," says TNT's original programming chief, Michael Wright . "Mike and I have always had success writing...neurotic and fat. We're excited to be working with Michael Wright and TNT, who have been incredibly enthusiastic and......

  • 'Frank TV' Keeps Impressing

    ...is one of the country's most popular performers for a reason: He's simply the best at what he does," says Michael Wright , head of original programming at TBS. "'Frank TV' has resonated with audiences because his style of comedy......

  • TNT Gains 'Leverage'

    ...exec producer. "'Leverage' is great entertainment. It's fast-paced, smart and just great fun, says Michael Wright , who oversees original programming for TNT. "Timothy Hutton is outstanding, and he and the cast around him......

  • TNT Bellies Up to 'Bar'

    ...of smart, highly charged legal drama for which Steven Bochco is known and an ideal fit for our lineup," says Michael Wright , TNT's programming boss. "Steven and the exceptional cast and crew he's assembled have put together an excellent......

  • Good Sign: TBS Renews 'Bill Engvall Show'

    ...we couldn't be happier about continuing that relationship on this, TBS' first in-house production," says Michael Wright , head of original programming at TBS. The show stars Engvall as a family counselor who's also trying to......

  • DeGeneres Is 'Really Big' at TBS

    ...thrilled to be working with the enormously talented Ellen DeGeneres on her first TBS special," TBS programming chief Michael Wright says. "It's especially exciting to see her bring back the variety special format, which for decades provided......

  • TNT Keeps 'The Closer' Open

    ... "With each season, 'The Closer' keeps getting better while its audience keeps getting bigger," says Michael Wright , head of programming at TNT. "From its consistently excellent execution to its unprecedented popularity, including......

  • TNT Invites 'Company' for Summer

    ...series is to provide an environment in which the industry's best and brightest can work and be successful," says Michael Wright , who oversees original programming at TNT. "The roster of top talent coming to work at TNT demonstrates our......

  • TBS in 'Blue Collar' Business

    ...commercial success of our first attempts at original scripted comedy on the network was incredibly gratifying," says Michael Wright , head of original programming at TBS. "We're very enthused about breaking new ground for the network with......