Elaine Low Senior TV WriterFounding member of the Smithsonian Channel and executive vice president of programming and production David Royle is departing the ViacomCBS-owned company in the new year.Royle, who led the network’s team for 14 years, is “leaving to pursue new ventures,” according to a source familiar with the matter.
He created and commissioned franchises including “Aerial America,” “America in Color,” “Cher’s Elephant Airlift,” as well as a number of programs commemorating Black history, including “Green Book: Guide to Freedom.” He also initiated the “living history” format with “Ultimate Viking.”During Royle’s tenure, the Smithsonian Channel earned six Emmys, 31 Emmy nominations, Television Academy honors, a BAFTA and.
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