Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Extra Senior Producer Adam Weissler to Exit After 25 Years
Adam Weissler, a top producer for the TV show 'Extra', is leaving after working there for 25 years.
He was in charge of booking celebrities for interviews, music performances, and more.
He helped launch the careers of some famous singers like Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran, and interviewed big stars like Taylor Swift.
Weissler also worked at other TV stations before.
Now he is going to work on new projects.
Adam Weissler, senior producer at 'Extra', is exiting the show after 25 years.
Weissler was responsible for film, music, award show bookings, and talent management.
His exit is part of a larger restructuring ahead of Extra's 32nd season.
He secured exclusive interviews with major celebrities and featured up-and-coming artists.
Weissler previously worked at several TV stations and won an Emmy.
- Who
- Adam Weissler, an Emmy-winning senior producer.
- What
- Adam Weissler is leaving his role as senior producer at Extra.
- When
- After 25 years of working at Extra.
- Where
- Extra, a half-hour newsmagazine.
- Why
- His exit is part of a larger restructuring of the show.
- Position
- Senior Producer
- Show
- Extra
- Tenure
- 25 years
- Responsibilities
- Film, music, and talent booking
- Previous employers
- KCBS-TV, KNBC-TV, NBC Productions
- Awards
- Los Angeles Emmy, Golden Mike