Overview
- Pietranton died Nov. 19 at his Los Angeles home at age 56, according to the studio and trade reports.
- Colleagues and the studio praised his calm leadership and mentorship, with Channing Dungey calling him the department’s “heart and soul.”
- He joined WBTV in 2006 and rose to senior vice president of publicity and communications, shaping campaigns for series including ER, The West Wing, The Big Bang Theory, Abbott Elementary, Ted Lasso and more.
- His earlier career included roles at Levine Schneider PR, NBC during the Must-See TV era, DreamWorks Television and Sony Pictures Television.
- Warner Bros. Television said a celebration of life will be announced later, and the cause of death has not been disclosed.