Chuck LaBella

A talent & development executive of highly-rated & long-lasting entertainment Emmy-nominated TV producer of iconic shows Emmy-nominated producer, talent and development executive with 30 years of experience creating, enhancing, and producing original and highly-rated entertainment across the television spectrum, effectively dealing with talent, and developing, coaching, and managing staff. Produced iconic and long-lasting shows that significantly and positively affected the profitability, ratings, standing and growth of two networks (NBC and ABC). Expertise in ensuring shows' greater success, stature and longevity, re-energizing existing shows through new formatting, and getting new shows off the ground by shepherding talented comedians and celebrities into projects; discovering/launching new, critical talent that rose to national prominence; and bringing new show ideas to life. Blue Ribbon, Emmy Voter, casting category since 1994. Strengths include a robust work ethic; exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; and the ability to engender/maintain trust, leading to long-lasting relationships with celebrities and nationally-prominent people. Effectively worked for eight years with networks in the UK, Japan, Vietnam, Brazil, India, Costa Rica, Canada, France, Bahamas, and Russia for the Miss Universe Pageant. Most recently a talent consultant for Warner Bros. Television and recently helped develop "The World's Best" and "Million Dollar Mile" for CBS and "Mental Samurai" for FOX.