20th Television Appoints New Heads of Production and Comedy Development

Jillian Longnecker and Brendan Countee join the Disney-owned studio to oversee key areas of its TV slate.

Jillian Longnecker, former Netflix executive, named EVP of Production at 20th Television.
Brendan Countee, ex-SVP at Showtime, appointed Head of Comedy Development.
Longnecker to manage production for over two dozen series and pilots.
Countee to lead comedy development, working with writers and talent deals.
Both executives bring extensive industry experience to their new roles.