Marc Etkind

Education: BA, Biology, Brown University 

Years in Cable: 20 

Discovery Communications’ success rides not only on the strength of its flagship network but increasingly on the other members of the family as well. Etkind is capitalizing on the popularity of science-themed programming and cementing Science’s mandate through brand-centric series including “Through the Wormhole With Morgan Freeman,” and has seen record ratings as the net celebrated its 20th anniversary. Recently promoted Latman oversees the growing true crime vehicle that is ID and has morphed Destination America into a paranormal powerhouse. Velocity’s engine continues to purr under Scanlon, who also creates additional content for Discovery to be use on sister networks. 

Q&A 

How do you celebrate your birthday? Let me eat cake! 

Favorite Saturday morning cartoon from your childhood? “Underdog” 

Last show I watched not on my networks: “The Big Bang Theory” 

Best way to spend a Saturday night: “Watching SNL” 

Favorite podcast: “Radio Lab” 

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