EXCLUSIVE: Rob Crabbe, who has served as exec producer onThe Late Late Show with James Cordenfor eight years, is moving from late-night into daytime.
Crabbe has been named as showrunner and exec producer ofCBSThe Talk.He replaces Kristin Matthews, whoDeadline revealed earlier today was leaving the show after 13 years.
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The move will see Crabbe, who was the co-showrunner along with Ben Winston of Cordens hit late-night show, stay in the CBS family.
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Crabbe teamed with Corden and Winston onThe Late Late Showin 2015 and the pair remained in charge throughout the run of the show, a rarity in late-night television.
He was part of the team that landed a slew of Emmy nominations for bothThe Late Late Show with James CordenandCarpool Karaoke, one of the shows breakout segments that also became a spinoff series for Apple.
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Before working onThe Late Late Show,Crabbe worked on a number of other late-night shows.
He was a supervising producer onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, having also worked with the former SNL star onLate Night with Jimmy Fallon.
He also worked onLast Call with Carson Daly, The Late Show with David LettermanandThe Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.
Crabbe will take over for season 14 of the show, which is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry OConnell and Sheryl Underwood
Ive loved my experience working with CBS these past 8 years, and am thrilled and honored that George, Amy and David have trusted me with their signature daytime talk show, said Crabbe.
Im excited by the opportunity to help bring some joy and thoughtful conversation to viewers with these five incredibly talented hosts.
Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment and David Stapf, President, CBS Studios, added, Rob Crabbe is a highly respected, award-winning executive producer, and a valued member of the CBS family.
His ability to produce culturally relevant content and engaging conversations that extend beyond the television screen makes him the perfect person to leadThe Talk.
Were thrilled to continue our relationship with Rob as the showrunner of a key program on CBS #1 daytime lineup.
