Betsy Schechter is an Emmy nominated producer who has created and produced both scripted and non-scripted programming for major networks and cable outlets, including CBS, NBC, ABC, A&E, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, HISTORY, OWN, and MTV. Betsy created and executive produced the hit series Paranormal State, which aired on A&E for five seasons. She also created and executive produced the series Psychic Kids for A&E. In addition, Betsy also Executive Produced MOST LIKELY TO… for Discovery ID. Prior to that, Betsy executive produced Try My Life for The Style Network, Sit, Stay, Style for The Fine Living Network, and the docudrama Cutthroat for VH1. In addition to non-scripted programming Betsy has created numerous scripted shows, including The Gumshoe Club ABC, movies-of-the-week What Happened to Bobby Earlon CBS, and Runaway Home NBC. She also created and produced the syndicated reality dating show, Shipmates, and directed and produced the feature documentary, Touched By Elvis. Betsy was nominated for an Emmy for the documentary Miracle at Trapper Creek, which aired on ABC.
