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Trailblazing TV executive Jamie Tarses dies at 56; developed 'Friends' and other hits She spotted hits for NBC and at ABC became the first woman to serve as a network's top programmer. But she was brought down by sexism, scrutiny and self-sabotage. By Brooks Barnes New York Times February 3, 2021 — 9:45am Text size ...
She worked on NBC hits including “Friends” and “Frasier” before being named president of ABC Entertainment in 1996.
Hollywood executive was brought down by âunvarnished sexismâ Weâre sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss February 2, 2021 â 2.58pm Save Normal text size JAMIE TARSES: 1964 - 2021 A young, female executive arrives in the menâs locker room that was broadcast television in the 1990s and snaps a few towels of her own, working with writers to shape juggernaut comedies such as Mad About You and Friends. She is so good at spotting hits she becomes, at 32, the president of entertainment at ABC, the first woman to serve as a networkâ...