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Amazon MGM Studios Chief Peter Friedlander Unveils Another Big TV Reorganization
Kara Smith has been promoted to head of drama as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins exit. New comedy and YA programming heads are being sought.
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