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Danny Samit is currently the Head of Heyday Television US, building out their US streaming slate under their overall deal with Universal International Studios.  Previously, he was the Vice President of Development at 20th Television, a division of Disney Television Studios, and before that, Danny built Searchlight Pictures’ foundational television slate as their first TV hire, was Director of Current Series at FX Networks, and worked for Fox International Channels, Fox Broadcasting Company, and United Talent Agency.  Danny graduated with honors from Princeton University and with high distinction from Harvard Business School.  He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Advanced Television at the USC School of Cinematic Arts Stark Producing program and a performing magician member at the Magic Castle.