Master of Fantasy: Rob Tapert

Rob Tapert, executive producer of ABC Studios' syndicated series "Legend of the Seeker," is returning to the syndie market after several years of being frustrated with the business.
Mr. Tapert, along with his partner, director Sam Raimi, produced notable fantasy first-run syndication staples including "Xena: Warrior Princess" and "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys."After "Xena" wrapped in 2001 (racking up 134 episodes in the process), Mr. Tapert said the syndie market wasn't what it had been.