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TV Pioneer Who Launched E! Network Dies at 71
31 Aug
Summary
- Sheri Herman helped launch E! Entertainment TV and saved the Discovery Channel.
- She pioneered digital innovations like the first web soap opera, 'The Spot'.
- Herman survived a serious hit-and-run accident before retiring.
Sheri Herman, a trailblazer in cable and digital media, passed away earlier this month at the age of 71 due to heart failure.
Herman's career began in advertising before she moved into television programming, contributing significantly to the development of channels like The Entertainment Channel and United Cable.
She was a key force behind the creation of E! Entertainment Television, overseeing its brand development and marketing. Earlier, she helped save the Discovery Channel from financial collapse and brought cable operators into QVC's equity.
Herman also foresaw the internet's impact on entertainment, launching "The Spot," the first web soap opera, and incorporating innovative digital features.
Her later career included infomercial network programming and consulting for clients like TV Guide and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. She retired after a severe hit-and-run accident in 2007, dedicating her time to writing and social causes.
She is survived by her sister, Nadine Herman.
