ABC Names Katherine O’Hearn Executive Producer Of This Week

…The network announced the appointment today. “O’Hearn returns to ABC News from CNBC, where in 2003 she created and has since executive produced the talk show Topic A with Tina Brown.” The press release’s quote from George is to-the-point: “With Kathy’s talent and innovation, I’m confident we will take the show to the next level.” FishBowlDC has the full press release…

> TV Week adds: “Virginia Moseley…has been interim executive producer for the past few months. Word is that Ms. Moseley will consult on ‘This Week’ while refocusing on her primary responsibilities as director of editorial projects: marketing and affiliate relations and booking for ABC’s Washington bureau.”