Randy Douthit is a man that needs no introduction. He has been a producer for over thirty years, and most of his ideas have been revolutionary in the industry. He was born in Newberg, Oregon, on November 15, 1949. He has a Master of Science in Psychology from Portland State University, which has helped him greatly in his film career. His interest in the film industry was sparked at an early age, and he would put on variety shows and charge ten cents per show.

His first entrance into the television industry was when he turned around the viewership of Seattle Today by an impressive ten folds. Randy Douthit won his first Peabody award after this great success as a producer. He was one of the first to work at the then relatively new network CNN, producing two main shows, Capital Gang and Crossfire. He later won a CableAce Award for making the two shows.

He directed and produced the Larry King Live show from 1985 to the show’s conclusion in 2010. He was recruited by Quincy Jones Entertainment to develop and later co-produce a sitcom that later became a great hit, Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Other shows he has produced include;

• 1991-2003: Jenny Jones
• 1979- 1980: What Is This Generation?
• 1997: Judge Joe Brown

One of the critical tips Randy Douthit gives to anyone looking to enter the television industry is maintaining a clear vision of what they hope to achieve and then pursuing it fearlessly. A vital part of his daily routine is to meditate each morning which he says helps to develop new ideas and nurture existing ones. He opines that being relentless is an ingredient to success, and one should study the market to produce content the audience needs and wants. He has overcome failure with a few canceled shows, and his advice is not to dwell in this state for too long but instead learn the due lessons and move on to a new project.

Randy Douthit has been in the industry long enough to know what works and doesn’t. In that sense, he advises that producers should learn how to get along with people and take up good ideas even when they come from unlikely quarters.