Als dodged Lenkov bullet

["Peter Lenkov is no longer the executive producer overseeing MacGyver and Magnum P.I. , and the studio has ended its relationship with him," a CBS TV Studios spokesperson said in a statement ... "Our studio is committed to ensuring safe and respectful production environments. Over the past year, we have assigned human resource production partners to every show, expanded staff training, and increased reporting options ... We will continue to evolve our practices with continued focus on building trust with all who work on our sets. Every complaint is taken seriously, every claim is investigated, and when evidence is clear that policies were violated and values not upheld, we take decisive action."

The article went on to say that "According to The Hollywood Reporter , there had been complaints that Lenkov allegedly treated women and people of color on his staff harshly, that he was "manipulative and abusive,"](MacGyver's Lucas Till Says Former Showrunner's Mistreatment Made Him 'Suicidal' - TV Guide)

Doesn't sound like he would have been a great owner.

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The magic word here is "Allegedly"

Given the success he had with the shows I doubt he gets dumped without substantial evidence of the allegations … and if you had read the article you would have found that:

Lenkov gave his own statement to the trade publication, in which he acknowledged his behavior and promised to do better in the future. “Now is the time to listen and I am listening,” said Lenkov. “It’s difficult to hear that the working environment I ran was not the working environment my colleagues deserved, and for that, I am deeply sorry. I accept responsibility for what I am hearing and am committed to doing the work that is required to do better and be better.”

Ah. I didn't read it because I read an article earlier today that did not have his statement.

It just that in today's world any accusation is enough top ruin people lives whether it's true or not...I prefer to not cast judgement just on accusations

To think this other guy almost became the Als’ owner…

https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2023/06/27/lhomme-daffaires-vincent-guzzo-accuse-de-harcelement-criminel

Surprising coming from him but does not sound good. And he can’t blame Ambrosie & Maciocia for this.

Well his cheerleaders might be able to spin that. . . wouldn’t put it past them.

I think he was the producer for the tv show Hawaii 50 (updated) too as well as its creator. First I’ve heard of this…YIKES!!!

And I believe the producer for the remake of Magnum P I

Also MacGyver, the two R.I.P.D movies, 117 episode of CSI: NY, 25 episodes of 24, 30 episodes of Nikita …
Peter M. Lenkov - IMDb