Big Brother production exec Howard Parker leaves Southern Star after 17 years
Southern Star Entertainment production executive Howard Parker – who was behind all nine series of reality format Big Brother – is leaving after 17 years with the company.
The announcement from Southern Star:
Howard Parker will be leaving Southern Star at Christmas. Howard has been with Southern Star for 17 years and in his role as Production Executive, he has overseen the production of many major series and most notably all nine series of Big Brother. He was integral to Big Brother’s highly successful return this year.
Janeen Faithfull, CEO of Southern Star Entertainment said, “I have worked with Howard over many years and his professionalism, experience and dedication to the shows, his crews and to Southern Star has been exemplary. There are many, many production personnel who have benefited from his mentoring, his support and his guidance. “
“I wish Howard every success with his future endeavours and he leaves us knowing he has made a substantial contribution to the Company’s successes over the years as well as many friendships.”
Howard said: “Big Brother has been the biggest challenge, the biggest budget, the biggest crew and the biggest success of my career to date.”
“My personal reward has always come from working with our wonderful staff / crews and trying to assist them in any way I could to achieve their career aspirations. I loved mentoring staff whenever possible. Their success in their careers has always been my reward.”
“I depart with continued loyalty to Southern Star and great affection for the wonderful friendships I have made both at SS and throughout the industry. I look forward to pursuing new production opportunities in the New Year.”
Howard’s other extensive production credits for Southern Star include Deal or No Deal, Beauty & the Geek, Undercover Boss, Ready Steady Cook, Gladiators, Forensic Investigators, No Leave No Life and many other successful entertainment / reality formats.
Parker described the revival of Big Brother as the rising of Lazarus in a recent interview with Encore.
Wishing you the best Howard, pleasure working with you. Thanks for all the guidance over the years!
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You are the epitome of the true professional. Your ability and contribution to the television industry is exemplary. You imparted your knowledge unselfishly in mentoring everyone who has worked with you. I am so privileged to have known and worked with you over many years at the ABC and our continued friendship, You will always be my dear friend. I wish you and your family every good wish for the future.
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You are an absolute legend Howard! it was such a pleasure to work with you xx
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Howard we only ever had a few conversations, you were understandably normally busy. But I appreciated the time you gave me, good luck with future endeavors.
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