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Michael F. Thomas
executive in charge of production, Turner Studios
Michael has experience in every facet of production. He began his career as a camera operator, then director and producer for public television stations. He moved into management at CNN in the 1980's as director of operations of the Washington bureau and then as Vice President and General Manager of CNN NewsStand. He was also the Vice President of Production for Turner Original Productions.