Key Takeaways
- Art Moore, the vice president of programming in the entertainment show, is 77 years old.
- He is a multi-Emmy Award winner and also led the production of Road to Gold, the Academy Award preview show that ran for 20 years.
- Art Moore, vice president of programming and longtime executive-in-charge of production, will retire in September.
The 77-year-old Art Moore is a legendary figure at WABC-TV, where he holds the position of executive in charge of production and vice president of programming for the #1 entertainment talk show on television, “Live with Kelly and Ryan.”
With a successful career marked by numerous Emmy awards, Moore has overseen the production of acclaimed series, including the long-running “Road to Gold,” an Academy Award preview show.
Moore’s journey began when he graduated from Ithaca College in 1966 with a major in drama and a minor in TV/radio.
His early career involved acting in theater and working as a director and producer at stations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Despite his remarkable achievements, Moore continues to inspire and educate by making periodic visits to his alma mater, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience as a visiting lecturer and instructor.
Having started his career at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, NY, Moore held the position of director of programming at WPVI in Philadelphia before joining WABC in 1989.
As the VP in charge of programming, Moore plays a pivotal role in shaping the network’s non-news local programming, scouting talent for new shows, and devising long-term strategies.
Additionally, Moore arranges syndicated shows, movies, and special projects that address diverse topics such as cancer, crime prevention, and education.
After dedicating 53 years of his life to ABC, Art announced his retirement during an episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark.” His retirement is set for September.
WABC’s president and GM, Marilu Galvez, also confirmed his departure in a note to the staff.
Fans were surprised when Moore revealed his retirement plans on May 1st, 2024, the same day he joined the company in 1989, May 1st.
Expressing the heart-whelming message to Moore, Kelly Ripa said,
“You are so, so important to me personally, to our family, you are one in a gazillion, and you mean so much to all of us here. You are the most special, devoted, loyal, extraordinary person I have ever met in my life.”
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Twitting regarding Art Moore’s retirement, a fan tweeted,
A happy retirement to Art Moore, the legendary executive producer at @kellymarklive for the past 30 plus years since Regis Philbin hosted! He was always up for some fun, most memorable: when he spun in circles, transformed into Wonder Woman, and got dizzy on a Halloween episode!
— Ryan Malik 🌧 (@theaterfilms1) May 1, 2024
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Art Moore is a married man but has kept his personal life private.
- Moore celebrates his birthday on August 17th.
