Betsy Schechter, a celebrated and accomplished Emmy-nominated producer, has had a remarkably extensive and diverse career spanning across various platforms and networks.
Notable achievements of Betsy's illustrious career include the conception and executive production of the critically acclaimed and popular television series Paranormal State, which enjoyed a successful five-season run on A&E. Moreover, she also created and executive produced the equally impressive Psychic Kids, another A&E series that showcased her exceptional talent behind the camera.
Betsy has a rich history of executive producing a diverse range of projects prior to her current endeavors. In her impressive portfolio, she has overseen the creation of several notable non-scripted programs, including the Style Network's "Try My Life", the Fine Living Network's "Sit, Stay, Style", and the VH1 docudrama "Cutthroat". This extensive experience in non-scripted programming has provided her with a unique set of skills that transcend the boundaries of this genre.
In addition to her work in non-scripted television, Betsy has also demonstrated her expertise in creating high-quality scripted content. Her impressive list of credits includes the ABC series "The Gumshoe Club", the CBS movie-of-the-week "What Happened to Bobby Earlon", and the NBC movie "Runaway Home". These projects showcase her ability to craft compelling stories and characters, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile producer.
Betsy has not only expanded her creative horizons by crafting and overseeing the development of the widely syndicated reality dating series, Shipmates, but she has also demonstrated her versatility as a filmmaker by directing and producing the feature documentary, Touched By Elvis.