14 Facts About Herb Scannell

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Herb Scannell was born on January 11,1957 and is an American media executive and businessman.

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Herb Scannell served as the president of Nickelodeon and TV Land from 1996 to 2006, was the founding CEO of Next New Networks, and the president of BBC Worldwide America.

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Herb Scannell served as the CEO of the Mitu Network until the Summer 2018.

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Herb Scannell became the president and chief executive officer of KPCC-FM in January 2019.

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Herb Scannell received his primary and secondary education in his hometown.

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Herb Scannell's mother taught him Spanish at home helping him to become fluent in both English and Spanish.

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Herb Scannell graduated from high school in 1975 and entered Boston College.

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Herb Scannell graduated in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in English.

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In March 1988, Herb Scannell joined Nickelodeon as director of programming, overseeing program scheduling.

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Herb Scannell oversaw the development and launch of Nick News.

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Herb Scannell oversaw the direction of Nickelodeon and Nick at Nite cable networks.

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Herb Scannell was fundamental in the development of Nick Jr.

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Herb Scannell was responsible for launching Dora the Explorer, The Brothers Garcia and Taina.

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In June 2010, Herb Scannell became the president of BBC Worldwide America.