Albie Hecht

Albie Hecht
Hecht in 2023
EducationColumbia University
Occupation(s)Producer, entertainment executive
Known forTelevision industry
Notable work
TelevisionNickelodeon, Spike TV, HLN
SpouseSusan MacLaury
Children2

Albie Hecht is an American film and television producer and media executive. In 1997, Hecht was the president of film and TV entertainment for Nickelodeon[1] before becoming president of the television channel Spike TV in 2003.[2] In 2005, he founded and was CEO of the digital studio Worldwide Biggies.[3][4] From 2013 to 2015, he also served as general manager of the TV channel, HLN,[5] and is chief content officer of PocketWatch.

  1. ^ Guthrie, Marisa (18 September 2013). "Albie Hecht Named Head of HLN". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  2. ^ "Albie Hecht Resigns as Spike TV President". TVWeek. 2005-01-30. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  3. ^ Molloy, Tim (2013-09-18). "Spike TV Founder Albie Hecht Named Head of HLN". TheWrap. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  4. ^ Hayes, Dade (2008-11-26). "Albie Hecht keeps an eye on web". Variety. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  5. ^ Steinberg, Brian (2015-11-24). "HLN Chief Albie Hecht Exits in Wake of Programming Shift (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 2019-09-12.