Congratulations, Tom Purcell, new ‘Colbert Report’ Executive Producer

Congratulations to Tom Purcell on being named Executive Producer (along with Stephen Colbert) of The Colbert Report!

“THE COLBERT REPORT” TAPS
TOM PURCELL AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

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NEW YORK, March 1, 2010 — Tom Purcell has been promoted to executive producer of COMEDY CENTRAL’s “The Colbert Report,” it was announced today by Stephen Colbert, executive producer, writer and host of the program. Purcell had previously served as co-executive producer.

“Tom Purcell is a boundless source of energy, intellect and comedy,” said Colbert. “I look forward to many years of draining his vitality.”Purcell has been with “The Colbert Report” since its launch on October 17, 2005. During his tenure at the show, he has received a Writer’s Guild Award in 2008 and in the same year, he and his writing team won the show’s first Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program. The series holds a total number of 15 Emmy nominations. It has also been honored with the prestigious Peabody® Award for Excellence in Broadcasting.

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Purcell is a Chicagoland native and a graduate of Loyola University Chicago. He has performed comedy at the Second City, IO Chicago, and has written for “Cosby,” “Grounded for Life” and “The Colbert Report.”

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Read the announcement on Tom Purcell’s promotion here

Way to go, Tom, you’ve earned it. I mean really, after getting shot by Stephen (repeatedly!), promoting you was the least he could do. ;)