NBC Ups Vaughan to Executive VP of Special Programs and Late-Night Programming

Adds 'Tonight Show' oversight to go along with 'Late Night,' 'SNL', 'Last Call'

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/15/2013 12:38:03 PM

NBC has upped Doug Vaughan to executive VP of special programs and late-night programming, it was announced Tuesday.

Vaughan will add oversight of The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, to go along with Saturday Night Live, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and Last Call With Carson Daly. He will also serve as a liaison between the news and entertainment divisions. Vaughan will continue to oversee all specials, which recently included Michael Buble: Home for the Holidays, Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas and Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together.

"Doug is in a league of his own when it comes to putting together and nurturing NBC's entertaining and successful brand of specials," said Paul Telegdy, president, alternative and late-night programming.  "With his experience, versatility in programming and keen eye for worthy projects, he has been a vital asset in overseeing our specials and late night programming and is well-deserving of these responsibilities and recognition."