John Green (producer)

This article is about the producer. For other people with the same name, see John Green (disambiguation).
John Robert Green
Born1966 or 1967 (age 57–58)[1]
OccupationTelevision executive
Children2

John Robert Green (born in St. Louis, 1966/1967) is a former Executive Producer of Special Programming and Development at ABC News in New York City. Green is a three-time Emmy and prestigious Peabody Award winner.[2] He produces many of the network's biggest newscast including Good Morning America, 20/20, and ABC World News Tonight with David Muir.[3]

Biography

Green was raised in Olivette, Missouri.[1] Green attended Washington University in St. Louis and Boston University.[4] His career began as an intern at WCVB-TV in Boston.[5] In June 1994, he joined ABC News as a field producer for Good Morning America.[4] In 2014, Green was named Executive Vice President, Programming & Development for Rock'n Robin Productions, a full service broadcast and digital production company founded by Robin Roberts.[6]

In 2020, Green authored two children's books, "Dream Grabber", and "Dream Jumper", based on real bedtime rituals he created for his young children, along with a companion website.

Personal life

Green is fluent in Spanish and French. Green lives with his husband, Anthony, and their twin children in Holmdel Township, New Jersey.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b Futterman, Ellen (December 30, 2020). "Early teacher-student bond led to lifelong friendship". Saint Louis Jewish Light. Today, the 53-year-old native St. Louisan is...
  2. ^ Davis, Gayle (26 April 2010). "John Green - ABC News Award-Winning Producer". Living Media. Archived from the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  3. ^ "John R. Green". Rockin' Robin Productions. Archived from the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  4. ^ a b Ariens, Chris (10 December 2010). "John Green Upped at ABC News". TV Newser. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  5. ^ Anne, Becker (25 April 2007). "Green Reups With ABC". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  6. ^ "John R. Green | Team Rock'n Robin Productions". Archived from the original on 2015-01-11. Retrieved 2015-01-11.
  7. ^ "Holmdel Local Launches Kids' Books To Help Ease Bedtime Fears". Red Bank Pulse. 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
  8. ^ "Independent Business Briefs, Nov. 4". centraljersey.com. 2020-11-02. Retrieved 2020-11-03.


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