Stephen (Steven) McPherson (born 28 October 1964[1]) is a producer and former President of ABC Entertainment who had to resign due to the sexual harassment of multiple female executives.[2]
He is a producer, known for Untitled Kate Gersten Comedy, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2004), Desperate Housewives (2004), Grey's Anatomy (2005), Dancing with the Stars (2005), Ugly Betty (2006), Modern Family (2009), Here's Your Damn Family (2014), Guilt (2016). [4]
Stephen served as president of Touchstone Television from 2001 until he was named president of ABC Primetime Entertainment in 2004.[3] He held the position of president of ABC until July 28th, 2010, when he resigned due to the alleged sexual harassment of multiple female executives at ABC.[4]
He is a producer, known for Untitled Kate Gersten Comedy, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2004), Desperate Housewives (2004), Grey's Anatomy (2005), Dancing with the Stars (2005), Ugly Betty (2006), Modern Family (2009), Here's Your Damn Family (2014), Guilt (2016).[5]
In 2005, Steven McPherson presented his wine brand PROMISE which he created in partnership with a Napa Valley-based vineyard. McPherson named the wine after the promise he made to his wife to pursue his dreams of becoming a vintner.[6]
Life and Career
editStephen McPherson is a graduate of Cornell University.[7] Steven has been married to Jennifer Lacorte since 2004.[8]
Movies and TV Shows
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Guilt | credited as executive producer, TV series |
| 2014 | Here's Your Damn Family | credited as executive producer, TV series |
| 1996 | Bermuda Triangle | credited as writer and executive producer, TV film |
| 1988 | Cocoon: The Return | credited as writer, TV film |
| 1985 | Behind Enemy Lines | credited as writer, TV film |
| 1983 | Ryan's Four | credited as writer of 3 episodes, TV series |
| 1981 | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | credited as writer of 3 episodes, TV series |
| 1981 | The Gangster Chronicles | credited as writer of 13 episodes, TV series |
References
edit- ^ "Stephen McPherson - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Press, Kim Masters,The Associated; Masters, Kim; Press, The Associated (2010-07-28). "Sex probe led to Steve McPherson's ABC exit". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "McPherson, Stephen". D23. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Press, Kim Masters,The Associated; Masters, Kim; Press, The Associated (2010-07-28). "Sex probe led to Steve McPherson's ABC exit". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Stephen McPherson". Lostpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ McPherson, Stephen. "Stephen McPherson on about.me". about.me. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Stephen McPherson". Lostpedia. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Stephen McPherson - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-13.