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Reilly remains as NBC Entertainment chief

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Published: March. 1, 2007 at 4:26 PM

NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly Thursday signed a multiyear deal with the U.S. television network.

The contract has been anticipated since January when NBC Universal Chief Executive Officer Jeff Zucker expressed his desire to keep Reilly, Variety said Thursday.

Reilly's re-signing is a victory for the former FX executive hounded by rumors about his future with NBC after the network's poor primetime performance in recent years.

Though fourth in ratings among the major broadcasters, the network has begun gaining momentum, starting with last fall's hit, "My Name is Earl" and the slow-building hit "The Office."

Topics: Jeff Zucker, Kevin Reilly
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