44 Blue: NBCUniversal Alum Lee Straus Joins North Road Co.'s 44 Blue Productions

Busy unscripted TV production outfit 44 Blue has named veteran business exec Lee Straus as executive VP and head of business and legal affairs. In his new role, Straus will coordinate all legal and business affair functions for the banner behind shows ranging from Animal Planet's "Pitbulls and Parolees" to A&E's "Wahlburgers" to NBC's "L.A. [...]