Doug Bailey is responsible for broadening Travel Channel programming by identifying and executing new pilots and series for the network and finding new ways to talk to audiences across multiple platforms. Using his background of launching successful entertainment series, Bailey has increased Travel Channel’s programming lineup with such projects asFollow Your Past, Planet Primetime,andBoy to Man.

Prior to joining Travel Channel, Bailey was a development executive at Discovery Channel.  In this role, his main priority was developing brand-defining specials for the network. Further, he oversaw the development of numerous series and contributed to other highly-rated shows during his tenure. Prior to that, he was in development and programming for Science Channel and Military Channel.

Bailey holds a master’s degree in media management from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in television radio from Ithaca College.

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