Emmy-winning senior producer Adam Weissler is exiting Extra .

Weissler has been the show’s primary film, music, award show and talent booker for more than 25 years. His exit is part of a larger restructuring on the half-hour newsmagazine ahead of its 32nd season.

Weissler joined the Telepictures production in 2000 to re-establish relationships with the industry when Extra made the decision to move away from the tabloid format and return to a talent-friendly destination.

During his time at Extra , Weissler was the first to interview rising artists Katy Perry, Norah Jones, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. He also secured exclusive interviews with Taylor Swift, Cher, Madonna and Clint Eastwood. He created candid moments with talent like car ride-alongs with Hugh Jackman and off-site tapi

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