John S. Pike

John S. Pike is a television and movie produce.. He has served as a senior executive at the network and studio level, as well as formed and produced numerous projects under his own production banner John Pike Productions.

Most recently, Pike is a founding partner in AMP…The Communications Partnership. AMP is a marketing, content development, and media company that’s mission is to create increased awareness while enhancing funding opportunities for non-profit organizations through the production of original programming distributed through multiple media outlets including television and social media.

Pike is best known for his accomplishments while serving as President, Paramount Network Television and International Production. During his tenure he was responsible for the development, production, marketing, and financial management of a full spectrum of television series, tele-films, and mini-series for the broadcast and pay networks as well as first –run television syndication. The award winning programs include Frasier. Cheers, Family Ties, Brooklyn Bridge, Dear John, MacGyver, Star Trek…The Next Generation, George Lucas' The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Space, and Wings. In addition to these series, Pike also was responsible for numerous network and pay television specials including Sinatra, Concert for the Americas, Diana Ross…Live from Central Park, Cher…a Celebration at Caesars Palace, John Frankenheimer’s Rainmaker, Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park, and Plaza Suite starring Carol Burnett.

Pike also served in a dual capacity at MGM/UA. As Executive Vice President of Television, he was responsible for the development and production of series and tele-film for the broadcast and pay networks. Responsibilities also included providing synergistic liaison between MGM/UA and MGM Grand Gaming and Hotel Properties. John Pike Productions also had an exclusive production arrangement with MGM/UA and produced projects that included Body and Soul, Meschak, MGM on Ice, and Daily Edition.

As Senior Vice President Network Television and Senior Vice President Late Night Programming, CBS Network, Pike was responsible for the production of The Late Show with David Letterman and the development and production of The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder.

Pike also served as Vice President Program Development, The NBC Television Station’s Division, as well as Program Director/Manager for WBZ-TV Boston, Massachusetts and WKYC-TV Cleveland, Ohio. He also served in various on-air, news, and production capacities in West Palm Beach and Miami, Florida.

In addition to his professional activities, Pike also regularly lectures at the College and University level; for the past five years he has assisted in teaching Entertainment Management at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Pike serves on the President’s Council of The University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida (BA’71). He also is a founding member of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage’s National Advisory Council. John Pike is married to the former Vicki Norman and has a daughter, Jill.

References

See http://www.film.com/celebrities/john-pike/biography/14624893 http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1809020518/bio