Keith Samples is the President of Media Rights Capital Television, the company's television divsion. Samples is responsible for identifying and structuring MRC's television deals, which include the creation of original programming and syndication agreements. Samples is a 25-year industry veteran who has held leadership positions in a range of related fields, including as a studio executive, writer, producer and director.
Under Mr. Samples' leadership, MRC's television division has assembled a broad line-up of television productions that are being distributed across broadcast networks and major cable outlets. The spectrum of programming includes scripted comedies and dramas, original animated series, and a newly conceived, classic game show.
Similar to the production financing for its film and digital content, MRC's television production deals consist of partnerships with top creative talent, including Mike Judge, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky; ENTOURAGE executive producer Steve Levinson; SOPRANOS writers Diane Frolov and Andy Schneider; award-winning ad exec turned TV creator Steve Dilderian; and UK-based Hat Trick Productions.
Prior to joining MRC, Samples was a highly regarded independent producer and director. He worked on over 40 episodes of network and cable television programs including The Practice, Homicide, and HBO's Oz. Samples also worked on movies including Election and other projects.
Samples is the founder and former chief executive of Rysher Entertainment, a production and distribution company that had a number of highly acclaimed television shows and movies to its credit. Under Samples leadership, Rysher produced Big Night, Private Parts, Primal Fear and The Saint and the syndicated television hits Saved By the Bell and Highlander: The Series.
Prior to running Rysher Entertainment, Samples was an executive with Warner Brothers, rising to the position of Executive Vice President, Domestic Distribution.
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