Rob Sorcher

Robert Sorcher (born December 22, 1961) is an Executive Producer for Warner Bros. Television Group. Sorcher was formerly an Executive Vice President and Global Chief Content Officer at Cartoon Network,[1] starting his job in 2008, but was promoted in 2013. He was a producer for We Bare Bears, Emmy[2] and Peabody-winning[3] Adventure Time, Clarence, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Over the Garden Wall, The Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10. As Chief Content Officer, he was responsible for original content development for Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network Studios [4][5]

Rob Sorcher
Sorcher at the 2015 Peabody Awards
Born
Robert Sorcher

(1961-12-22) December 22, 1961
OccupationExecutive Producer

Career

Rob Sorcher currently oversees Cartoon Network Studios[6] in Los Angeles, where he executive produces artist-driven content for worldwide distribution to 192 countries and 370 million homes, and manages all content including original series such as Steven Universe[7] and Adventure Time,[8] CN Games[9][10] and the flagship CN app.

Sorcher's career worked with several advertisement companies such as Grey Advertising, Griffin-Bacal, and Benton & Bowles.

He also worked for AMC Network as its executive vice president of programming and production.[11] He was credited with leading the network to tremendous growth, thanks to his introduction of scripted originals and Emmy-award winning series such as Mad Men,[12][13][14] Breaking Bad, both named by the New York Times among the 20 best TV dramas since The Sopranos,[15] and the mini-series Broken Trail.[1]

Prior to AMC, Sorcher was EVP and GM of USA Network for a short time before he was replaced by the sudden appointment of Doug Herzog, who was named President of the network in 2001.[16]

Sorcher had also served as EVP of Programming/Production at Fox Family Channel,[17] and earlier in his career worked as the first General Manager of Cartoon Network with the creation of his The Cartoonstitute variety project. He was moved to start out his own production company.[18]

Selected credits

Television series – executive producer
Year(s)Title
2020–presentThe Fungies!
2020–presentTig n' Seek
2020–presentClose Enough
2020–presentAdventure Time: Distant Lands
2019–2020Steven Universe Future
2019–presentPrimal
2019–presentInfinity Train
2019–presentMao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart
2019–presentVictor and Valentino
2018–presentSummer Camp Island
2018–presentDIY
2018–presentCraig of the Creek
2018–presentApple & Onion
2017–2019OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
2017–presentBen 10
2017Samurai Jack
2016–2019Mighty Magiswords
2016–2019The Powerpuff Girls
2015Long Live the Royals
2015–2019We Bare Bears
2014Over the Garden Wall
2014–2018Clarence
2014–2016Mixels
2013–2019Steven Universe
2013–2017Uncle Grandpa
2013Incredible Crew
2012–2014Ben 10: Omniverse
2012–2013Level Up
2011–2012Secret Mountain Fort Awesome
2011–2013The Problem Solverz
2010–2011Robotomy
2010–2011Sym-Bionic Titan
2010Tower Prep
2010–2017Regular Show
2010The Cartoonstitute
2010–2013Generator Rex
2010–2012Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
2010–2018Adventure Time

Other programs – executive producer
Year(s)Title
2016Good Jubies
2014The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed
2013–presentCartoon Network Shorts Department
2013Stop Bullying: Speak Up – Special
2011Level Up
2011–2014Hall of Game Awards

Primetime Emmy awards
Year Award Nominated work Result
2018 Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program Adventure Time Nominated
Steven Universe Nominated
We Bare Bears Nominated
2017 Adventure Time Won
Steven Universe Nominated
2016 Adventure Time Nominated
Steven Universe Nominated
The Powerpuff Girls Nominated
2015 Regular Show Nominated
Steven Universe Nominated
Adventure Time Won
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program Over the Garden Wall Won
2014 Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program Adventure Time Nominated
Regular Show Nominated
2012 Adventure Time Nominated
Regular Show Won
2011 Adventure Time Nominated
Regular Show Nominated
2010 Uncle Grandpa Nominated
Adventure Time Nominated

Other Awards
Year Award Nominated work Result
2019 Peabody Award Steven Universe Won
2019 GLAAD Media Award Steven Universe Won
2016 BAFTA Awards We Bare Bears Won

References
  1. "Rob Sorcher, Mike Lazzo Upped at Cartoon Network, Adult Swim".
  2. "Adventure Time". Television Academy.
  4. Marechal, AJ (8 July 2013). "Turner Broadcasting Taps Key Exec Roles for Adult Swim, Cartoon Network".
  5. "CN Doc Short".
  6. "cartoonnetworkstudios.com".
  7. "'Steven Universe' Creator Looks Back on Her Groundbreaking Series as It Comes to a Close".
  8. "HBO Max Brings Back 'Adventure Time' With Four Specials From Cartoon Network Studios".
  9. "A new Cartoon Network show finds inspiration in Columbia, Md., the animator's home town".
  10. "Cartoon Network Keeps Innovating With "Mighty Magiswords" App".
  11. "Mad Men's True Story, From Start to Finish".
  12. "We Live In The Peak TV World 'Mad Men' Created 10 Years Ago". July 19, 2017.
  13. Martin, Brett (2014). Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos to Mad Men and The Wire to Breaking Bad. Penguin. ISBN 0143125699
  14. Thompson, Derek (2018). Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. Penguin. ISBN 9781524735081
  15. "The 20 Best TV Dramas Since 'The Sopranos'".
  16. "USA Retools at the Top". Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  17. "CN's Sorcher, Adult Swim's Lazzo Get Promotions". 8 July 2013.
  18. Andreeva, Nellie (2020-08-28). "Cartoon Network's Rob Scorcher Segues To Production Deal, Sam Register Adds Cartoon Network Studios Oversight, Amy Friedman Joins Net As Senior Advisor". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
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