Scott Weinberger
Birth Name:
Scott Weinberger
Profession
Producer, Writer
Fast Facts
- After leaving law enforcement, he worked as a reporter for WPBF in West Palm Beach, Florida and later for WNBC-TV and WCBS-TV in New York City
- Created the TV series "The Marshal" with executive producer Don Johnson, inspired by his work with the U․S․ Marshal Service
- Started out as a deputy sheriff in Broward County, Florida, where he worked in the patrol, K-9, and investigative units
- Quote: "I don't miss being a TV reporter․ I just miss that sort of connection to the local community like I had when I was on the air․"
- Also executive produced the documentaries "Nuclear Nightmare: Japan in Crisis" and "National Geographic Underground Poker NYC․"
- Best known as the creator and executive producer of "On the Case with Paula Zahn․"
- Founder and CEO of Weinberger Media, which has been in operation since 2007
- Appeared on the syndicated reality show "Cops" during his time as a sheriff in Florida