When Rabbi Steve Leder opened the memorial service for Bob Broder , he promised grief and laughter, and the speakers delivered exactly that, mixing poignant remarks with funny anecdotes about the life and career of revered TV agent and executive who died from cancer on Sept. 23 at the age of 85.

The event, held at Warner Bros. Studios where Broder was based for the past 15 years as head of longtime client Chuck Lorre ‘s production company, brought together some of the biggest names in the TV industry who came to pay their respects, including two heads of Warner Bros. Television Group, the current, Channing Dungey, and her predecessor, Peter Roth, who shared a hug; CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach; WBTV President Brett Paul; former ABC Studios and CW head Mark Pedowitz, who

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