Rob Sorcher

American television executive producer

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Rob Sorcher

Sorcher at the 2015 Peabody Awards for Adventure Time

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Robert Sorcher

(1961-12-22) December 22, 1961 (age 62)
Occupation| Executive producer

Robert Sorcher (born December 22, 1961) is an American television executive producer for Warner Bros. Television Group. Sorcher was formerly executive vice president and global chief content officer at Cartoon Network,[1] starting his job in 2008, and promoted in 2013. He was a producer for We Bare Bears, Adventure Time, Clarence, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Over the Garden Wall, The Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10. As chief content officer, he was responsible for original content development for Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network Studios [2][3] Sorcher previously worked at AMC Network where he introduced scripted originals to the channel, including the Emmy award winning Broken Trail and the Peabody Award winning series; Mad Men and Breaking Bad.

## Career[edit]

Rob Sorcher oversaw Cartoon Network Studios[4] in Los Angeles, where he executive produced content for worldwide distribution to 192 countries and 370 million homes. He managed all content, which in the past included series like Steven Universe[5] and Adventure Time,[6] CN Games[7][8] and the flagship CN app.

Sorcher's career worked with several advertisement companies such as Grey Advertising, Griffin-Bacal, and Benton & Bowles.

He also worked for AMC Network as its executive vice president of programming and production.[9] He was credited with leading the network to tremendous growth, thanks to his introduction of scripted originals and Emmy-award winning series such as Mad Men and [10][11][12] Breaking Bad, which were both named by the New York Times among the 20 best TV dramas since The Sopranos,[13] and the mini-series Broken Trail.[1]

Prior to AMC, Sorcher was EVP and GM of USA Network for a short time prior to the sudden appointment of Doug Herzog.

Sorcher had also served as EVP of Programming/Production at Fox Family Channel,[14] and earlier in his career worked as the first general manager of Cartoon Network with the creation of his The Cartoonstitute variety project. He moved to start his own production company.[15]

## Selected credits[edit]

### Television series – executive producer[edit]

Year(s) | Title

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2020–2021 | The Fungies!
2020–2022 | Tig n' Seek
2020–2022 | Close Enough
2020–2021 | Adventure Time: Distant Lands
2019–2020 | Steven Universe Future
2019–present | Primal
2019–2021 | Infinity Train
2019–2020 | Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart
2019–2022 | Victor and Valentino
2018–present | Summer Camp Island
2018–present | DIY
2018–present | Craig of the Creek
2018–2021 | Apple & Onion
2017–2019 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
2017–2021 | Ben 10
2017 | Samurai Jack
2016–2019 | Mighty Magiswords
2016–2019 | The Powerpuff Girls
2015 | Long Live the Royals
2015–2019 | We Bare Bears
2014 | Over the Garden Wall
2014–2018 | Clarence
2014–2016 | Mixels
2013–2019 | Steven Universe
2013–2017 | Uncle Grandpa
2013 | Incredible Crew
2012–2014 | Ben 10: Omniverse
2012–2013 | Level Up
2011–2012 | Secret Mountain Fort Awesome
2011–2013 | The Problem Solverz
2010–2011 | Robotomy
2010–2011 | Sym-Bionic Titan
2010 | Tower Prep
2010–2017 | Regular Show
2010 | The Cartoonstitute
2010–2013 | Generator Rex
2010–2012 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
2010–2018 | Adventure Time

### Other programs – executive producer[edit]

Year(s) | Title

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2016 | Good Jubies
2014 | The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed
2013–present | Cartoon Network Shorts Department
2013 | Stop Bullying: Speak Up – Special
2011 | Level Up
2011–2014 | Hall of Game Awards

### Primetime Emmy awards[edit]

Year  | Award  | Nominated work  | Result

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2018  | Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program | Adventure Time | Nominated
Steven Universe | Nominated
We Bare Bears | Nominated
2017  | Adventure Time | Won
Steven Universe | Nominated
2016  | Adventure Time | Nominated
Steven Universe | Nominated
The Powerpuff Girls | Nominated
2015  | Regular Show | Nominated
Steven Universe | Nominated
Adventure Time | Won
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program | Over the Garden Wall | Won
2014  | Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program | Adventure Time | Nominated
Regular Show | Nominated
2012  | Adventure Time | Nominated
Regular Show | Won
2011  | Adventure Time | Nominated
Regular Show | Nominated
2010  | Uncle Grandpa | Nominated
Adventure Time | Nominated

### Other awards[edit]

Year  | Award  | Nominated work  | Result

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2019  | Peabody Award | Steven Universe | Won
2019  | GLAAD Media Award | Steven Universe | Won
2016  | BAFTA Awards | We Bare Bears | Won

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Rob Sorcher, Mike Lazzo Upped at Cartoon Network, Adult Swim". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 July 2013.
2. ^ Marechal, AJ (8 July 2013). "Turner Broadcasting Taps Key Exec Roles for Adult Swim, Cartoon Network".
3. ^ "CN Doc Short".
4. ^ "cartoonnetworkstudios.com".
5. ^ "'Steven Universe' Creator Looks Back on Her Groundbreaking Series as It Comes to a Close". 18 March 2020.
6. ^ "HBO Max Brings Back 'Adventure Time' With Four Specials From Cartoon Network Studios". 23 October 2019.
7. ^ "A new Cartoon Network show finds inspiration in Columbia, Md., the animator's home town". The Washington Post.
8. ^ "Cartoon Network Keeps Innovating With "Mighty Magiswords" App". 11 November 2016.
9. ^ "Mad Men's True Story, From Start to Finish".
10. ^ "We Live In The Peak TV World 'Mad Men' Created 10 Years Ago". July 19, 2017.
11. ^ Martin, Brett (2014). Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos to Mad Men and The Wire to Breaking Bad. Penguin. ISBN 0143125699
12. ^ Thompson, Derek (2018). Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. Penguin. ISBN 9781524735081
13. ^ "The 20 Best TV Dramas Since 'The Sopranos'". The New York Times. 10 January 2019.
14. ^ "CN's Sorcher, Adult Swim's Lazzo Get Promotions". 8 July 2013.
15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-08-28). "Cartoon Network's Rob Scorcher Segues To Production Deal, Sam Register Adds Cartoon Network Studios Oversight, Amy Friedman Joins Net As Senior Advisor". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-08-31.

## External links[edit]

* Rob Sorcher at IMDb