Comedy Central Ups Bernath

Senior VP of program strategy and multiplatform programming named executive VP

By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 3/4/2010 12:21:18 PM

Comedy Central has promoted David Bernath to executive VP of program strategy and multiplatform programming. Bernath had been senior VP at the MTV Networks-owned cabler.

In his new role he will continue to oversee Comedy's program scheduling and acquisitions groups, in addition to managing the network's content across the digital platforms.

Bernath spearheaded the deal to bring basic cable syndication rights to Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia to Comedy Central, and also inked the deal to resurrect Futurama.

"Dave has been a key architect in the success of Comedy Central over the last five years," said Comedy Central President Michele Ganeless.  "His passion for comedy, innovative approach to deal making and keen strategic sense will help the network continue to thrive."