ABC Re-Ups Paul Lee

Disney gives entertainment chief a vote of confidence

With just a month to go before it pitches its 2014-15 upfront slate, ABC has re-upped entertainment president Paul Lee.

The genial Brit has signed a new multiyear deal with the network, and while terms were not disclosed, it is believed that the contract will keep Lee locked down through spring 2018.

Lee took the helm of ABC and the network’s studio unit in July 2010 when he succeeded outgoing entertainment chief Steve McPherson. Previously, Lee had served as the head of the cable net ABC Family. 

While ratings have sagged during Lee’s tenure—ABC is on pace to finish last among the Big Four in the adults 18-49 demo for three seasons running—slow and steady wins the race at the Disney-owned network.

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