David Bohrman, TV News Innovator Who Created CNN’s Election Night ‘Magic Wall,’ Dies at 69

“Wherever he went, David was an innovator using the latest technology to enhance storytelling,” CNN leadership writes

David Bohrman
378818 01: Former Pseudo Programs CEO David Bohrman, at the Republican National Convention August 1, 2000 in Philadelphia, Pa. Pseudo Programs shut down on Monday September 18, 2000 after falling prey to heavy debts and poor investor confidence. The company had 170 employees when it ended operations. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Newsmakers)

David Bohrman, a veteran TV news producer who had a huge influence on how elections and other live special events are covered at places like CNN and CBS News, has died. He was 69.

CNN and other networks where Bohrman worked over the years issued statements late Sunday. No cause of death was given.

“He was the creator of more news programming than almost any other producer working in television news today,” CNN’s new leadership team wrote in a memo to employees. “Wherever he went, David was an innovator using the latest technology to enhance storytelling. He was a mentor to many.”

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