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Happy to help with your questions about the business of television. I've been a TV Business Affairs, Talent and Comedy executive for over 10 years after starting out as a child actress. I've been a VP at two studios, and consulted for others. Because we get so many questions about reality shows, please take a look at the "Previously Answered Questions" first (you'll probably find what you need there!).

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20+ years in entertainment, ranging from child actress to studio vice president.

Education/Credentials

MBA, Pepperdine University / BA, Theatre Arts, Occidental College / AA Mass-Telecommunications Technology, Unites States International University


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Daniel02/11/12101010Marissa is top-notch professionalism through and through!
Harry Hayfield02/07/12101010It would certainly make sense. Here in .....
Anthony01/20/12101010thank you so much anthony
Anthony01/19/12101010thanks very much! will send the link .....
Katie12/08/111010Thank you, Marrissa for your time and .....

Recent Answers from Marrissa O`Leary

2012-02-11 A viable paper format business model?:

Hi, Daniel.    I think you might be my first Swedish question.  Thanks!    There are a lot of people in this country who WISH there were more people like you!      Your philosophy is right, but give yourself

2012-02-06 CNBC can't show NBC footage:

Hi Harry.    That's an interesting question.    It has to do with the rights to license or broadcast material in other territories. My guess would be that NBC's deal with the NFL extended only to US territories

2012-01-27 agent:

Hi, Ayana    If you review my previously answered questions, you'll see lots of references to how to find an agent using IMDBPro.    I would recommend checking out the NATPE television festival and the

2012-01-19 question on pitching unique show:

Hi, Anthony -     Had a chance to take a look.  I get what you're trying to do here, but I think you need to pump up the energy a little (especially the beginning) to catch the viewer right away.  If you

2012-01-19 question on pitching unique show:

Hi, Anthony -     Two things...    1.  Send me a link where I can see it.    2.  Pack up and get to NATPE in Miami (it's coming up FAST).  www.natpemarket.com - Work the floor like nobody's business and

 

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