Ed Redlich
American television producer and writer
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::summary American television producer and writer ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Ed Redlich |
| birth_place | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| occupation | Television producer, writer |
| notableworks | {{Plainlist |
| years_active | 1987–present |
| spouse | Sarah Timberman |
| parents | Norman Redlich |
| Evelyn Grobow | |
| alma_mater | Harvard University |
| New York University School of Law | |
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| name = Ed Redlich | image = | caption = | birth_date = | birth_place = New York City, New York, U.S. | occupation = Television producer, writer | notableworks = {{Plainlist|
- Without a Trace
- Shark
- Unforgettable
- SEAL Team | years_active = 1987–present | spouse = Sarah Timberman | parents = Norman Redlich Evelyn Grobow | alma_mater = Harvard University New York University School of Law
Ed Redlich is an American television producer and writer. He was the executive producer for Without a Trace, for which he wrote 5 episodes, as well as the executive producer for Shark starring James Woods. He created the television series Unforgettable and most recently was an Executive Producer on the CBS series SEAL Team. His drama pilot Ways & Means is co-written with Mike Murphy, and starring Patrick Dempsey, was ordered to production by CBS on February 3, 2020.
Biography
Redlich is the son of former NYU Law professor and Dean Norman Redlich and pediatrician Evelyn Grobow. His has two sisters, Bonny Redlich and Carrie A. Redlich, Professor of Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. Redlich's wife, Sarah Timberman is also in the television business and has produced several shows, including Elementary, Justified, Masters of Sex, and Unbelievable. Redlich graduated from Harvard University and New York University School of Law.
Career
Redlich got his first job in the entertainment business in 1992 as an executive story editor in the series The Round Table. He then went on to write the television movie Ebbie in 1995, following which he became the executive creative consultant for the TV show Strangers. He then went on to write with David E. Kelley for, and later produce, The Practice, for which he won an Emmy. He then moved to the program Felicity for which he wrote and produced. He also acted in one episode. He then wrote and produced for Watching the Detectives.
He was also executive producer/showrunner on the hit crime drama Without a Trace for three seasons. After that, he was executive Producer/showrunner of the CBS drama series Shark.
Redlich co-created and was executive producer of CBS series Unforgettable from 2011 to 2016, starring Poppy Montgomery. The show follows New York police detective Carrie Wells, who has hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything.
Afterward, Redlich was the executive producer of the CBS military drama series SEAL Team, which he wrote with Benjamin Cavell.
On February 4, 2020, Redlich wrote a script for the pilot episode of Ways & Means (formerly known as The Whip), starring Patrick Dempsey and produced by 3 Arts Entertainment, PatMa Productions and CBS Studios. In May 2020, the new pilot was yet for consideration in the 2021-2022 television season when it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before filming could resumed in January 2021. However, on May 14, 2021, the pilot has been passed and not moving forward by CBS.
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Credited as | Network | Notes | Writer | Exec. Producer | Creator | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Twilight Zone | colspan=3 | CBS | Writer (1 episode) | ||||
| 1990 | Deadly Nightmares | colspan=3 | HBO | |||||
| USA Network | ||||||||
| First Choice | ||||||||
| La Cinq | Writer (1 episode) | |||||||
| 1997–1998 | The Practice | colspan=2 | ABC | Writer (5 episodes) | ||||
| 1998–1999 | Felicity | colspan=3 | The WB | Writer (2 episodes) | ||||
| 1999 | Jack & Jill | colspan=3 | Writer (1 episode) | |||||
| 2002–2005 | Without a Trace | colspan=2 | CBS | Writer (5 episodes) | ||||
| 2006–2008 | Shark | colspan=2 | Executive producer only | |||||
| 2011–2016 | Unforgettable | colspan=3 | CBS | |||||
| A&E | Co-developer, writer (6 episodes) | |||||||
| 2017–2018 | SEAL Team | colspan=2 | CBS | Writer (2 episodes) | ||||
| 2021 | Ways & Means | colspan=3 | Creator, writer (Not picked up) | |||||
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References
References
- (June 14, 2010). "ION Television to Air All Seven Seasons of Without a Trace". BroadwayWorld.com.
- (October 21, 2006). "CBS bites into 'Shark' with a full season". [[The Hollywood Reporter]].
- [http://www.stowetoday.com/stowe_reporter/community/obituaries/article_3ea571e6-9821-11e0-a9c0-001cc4c03286.html Stowe reporter: "Leading lawyer dies; had home in region"] June 16, 2011
- [https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/11/education/11redlich.html?_r=0 Norman Redlich, Ex-Dean of N.Y.U. Law School, Dies at 85.] ''[[The New York Times]]''
- (June 18, 2010). "A feast for culture vultures". [[The Jerusalem Post]].
- "HRTS Officers". Hollywood Radio and Television Society.
- Andreeva, Nellie. (February 2, 2011). "CBS' Redlich/Bellucci Pilot Is A Go, ''Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'' Helmer To Direct".
- Holloway, Daniel. (May 12, 2017). "CBS Series Orders: '9JKL,' 'Me, Myself & I,' 'Instinct,' 'Wisdom of the Crowd,' 'Seal Team,' 'S.W.A.T.'".
- Andreeva, Nellie. (February 4, 2020). "Patrick Dempsey To Star In CBS Political Drama Pilot 'Ways & Means' From Ed Redlich, Mike Murphy & PatMa". Deadline.
- Andreeva, Nellie. (May 19, 2020). "CBS Boss On Fate Of Remaining Pilots, Decision Not To Go Forward With 'The Lincoln Lawyer' & 'Fun'". Deadline.
- Andreeva, Nellie. (January 8, 2021). "Pilot Season 2021: What To Expect Amid the Pandemic & Status Of All Leftover 2020 Broadcast Pilots". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
- Andreeva, Nellie. (May 14, 2021). "CBS Pilots Update: 'Ways & Means', Sarah Cooper/Cindy Chupack & 'Welcome To Georgia' Not Moving Forward". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
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