Chet Dave Named Head of Comedy at Disney’s 20th TV
He replaces Cheryl Dolins, who departed the studio in December. Disney's 20th Television has a new top comedy executive.
Longtime studio exec Chet Dave has been promoted to head the studio's comedy division.
Dave, who will hold the senior vp comedy development title, will report to exec vp development Carolyn Cassidy. He will be charged with selling the studio's comedy development strategy, identifying emerging writers and shepherding projects from pitch to series.
"I have worked with Chet for almost a decade now and I know how incredibly passionate he is about comedy and making breakthrough television,” Cassidy said. “Producers love him and for good reason; he has incredible taste and he champions their visions like no one else. I know how committed he is to delivering great content to our Disney platforms and beyond, and to top it off he’s a kind and trustworthy colleague, despite that ridiculous fake British accent."