MacGyver, Magnum P.I. Boss Peter Lenkov Fired by CBS Over Poisonous Work Setting

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Peter Lenkov has been ousted from CBS following an investigation into a number of accusations that he created a poisonous work atmosphere, in response to THR. 

Lenkov was the showrunner for CBS dramas MacGyver and Magnum PI, and created Hawaii 5-0.

“Peter Lenkov is not the manager producer overseeing MacGyver and Magnum P.I., and the studio has ended its relationship with him,” a CBS TV Studios spokesperson mentioned in an announcement.

“Monica Macer would be the showrunner on ‘MacGyver’ and Eric Guggenheim will run ‘Magnum P.I.’ Each are at present govt producers on their respective sequence. Our studio is dedicated to making sure secure and respectful manufacturing environments.”

“Over the previous 12 months, now we have assigned human useful resource manufacturing companions to each present, expanded employees coaching and elevated reporting choices.”

“We’ll proceed to evolve our practices with continued give attention to constructing belief with all who work on our units.”

“Each grievance is taken severely, each declare is investigated, and when proof is evident that insurance policies have been violated and values not upheld, we take decisive motion.”

Lenkov responded in an announcement to THR:

“Now’s the time to hear and I’m listening. It’s tough to listen to that the working atmosphere I ran was not the working atmosphere my colleagues deserved, and for that, I’m deeply sorry.”

“I settle for duty for what I’m listening to and am dedicated to doing the work that’s required to do higher and be higher.”

The showrunner was the topic of not less than three totally different complaints that mentioned he was manipulative or abusive. 

Lenkov nonetheless had a 12 months on his total take care of CBS Studios on the time of his dismissal. 

He turns into the most recent showrunner to be let go from the community, following NCIS: New Orleans showrunner Brad Kern, and Fam showrunner Brad Kushell. 

Hawaii 5-Zero ended its run this 12 months, whereas Magnum and MacGyver are set to return this 12 months. 

Paul Dailly is the Affiliate Editor for TV Fanatic. Comply with him on Twitter.

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