Mr. Zaslav, who took over Warner Bros.
But the tumultuous personnel changes at CNN under Mr. Zaslav’s leadership make clear that a Zaslav friendship, no matter how deep or longstanding, has its limits.
Jeff Zucker, replaced as CNN’s chief executive by Mr. Licht, frequently described himself as Mr. Zaslav’s best friend.
Don Lemon, the longtime host, socialized with Mr. Zaslav in New York and the Hamptons.
CNN ousted Mr.
Persons:
Chris Licht, David Zaslav, Zaslav, Zaslav’s, Jeff Zucker, . Licht, Don Lemon, Lemon
Organizations:
CNN, Warner Bros, Discovery, Hamptons
Locations:
New York