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“Every so often, it's time to make a change with a showrunner. You evaluate the creative and how the show is run and how the writing staff works, and sometimes you want to freshen the show. We just decided that it was time to do that on Community, and no disrespect to anyone.”

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Robert Greenblatt

Robert Greenblatt, born in 1960, is an influential producer in the entertainment industry. His career spans across various domains including television and film, and he is known for his unique production style and profound insight into content. more

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