David Friedman

Executive Producer, "The Early Show"

(CBS)  David Friedman was named executive producer of CBS's "The Early Show" in December 2009. His appointment will be effective in January 2010.

Friedman, who spent six years at the "Today" show, has been with NBC in a number of roles since 1993, most recently as executive producer of "Last Call with Carson Daly," where he innovatively and successfully experimented with the show's evolving format and content. He annually executive produces NBC's annual New Year's Eve special broadcast and recently was executive producer of the "2009 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular." Prior to that, Friedman was a producer and development executive for NBC Studios.

During Friedman's tenure at "Today," he rose swiftly from researcher to producer. His responsibilities for "Today" included producing its 2000 Olympic coverage in Sydney, overseeing multi-camera shoots with on-air talent and producing high-profile interviews and performances. He began his network career as a researcher on the NBC primetime newsmagazine "Now" with Tom Brokaw and Katie Couric.