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A Canadian coming-of-age comedy series airing on The CW television network in the United States, the Son of a Critch TV show is based on Mark Critch’s memoir and was created by Critch and Tim McAuliffe. The series stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Critch, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell. The story begins as...
Life gets more complicated as you get older. Has the Son of a Critch TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Son of a Critch, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A Canadian coming-of-age comedy series airing on The CW television network in the United States, the Son of a Critch TV show is based on Mark Critch’s memoir and was created by Critch and Tim McAuliffe. The series stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Critch, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell. The story begins as...
- 10/28/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Son of a Critch series is very popular in Canada, where the series is produced. It's been renewed for a third season there, and The CW has supposedly already committed to airing those episodes. However, if the ratings don't measure up, there's no guarantee that the network will follow through. Could Son of a Critch still be cancelled? Stay tuned.
A coming-of-age comedy series, the Son of a Critch TV show is based on Mark Critch’s memoir and was created by Critch and Tim McAuliffe. The series stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Critch, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell. The story begins as a young Mark (Ainsworth) enters St. Johns, a junior high school in 1980s Newfoundland. While he is 11 years old on the outside, Mark is much older on the inside. He uses comedy and self-deprecation to win...
A coming-of-age comedy series, the Son of a Critch TV show is based on Mark Critch’s memoir and was created by Critch and Tim McAuliffe. The series stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Critch, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell. The story begins as a young Mark (Ainsworth) enters St. Johns, a junior high school in 1980s Newfoundland. While he is 11 years old on the outside, Mark is much older on the inside. He uses comedy and self-deprecation to win...
- 10/28/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Mark's world is getting bigger in the second season of the Son of a Critch TV show on The CW. As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a significant role in determining whether a TV show like Son of a Critch is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of Son of a Critch here.
A Canadian coming-of-age comedy series on The CW, the Son of a Critch TV show is based on Mark Critch’s memoir and was created by Critch and Tim McAuliffe. The series stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Critch, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell. The story...
A Canadian coming-of-age comedy series on The CW, the Son of a Critch TV show is based on Mark Critch’s memoir and was created by Critch and Tim McAuliffe. The series stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Critch, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell. The story...
- 10/27/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: The CW
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: July 24, 2023 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Mark Critch, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell.
TV show description:
A coming-of-age comedy series, the Son of a Critch TV show was created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and is based on Critch's memoir.
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Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: July 24, 2023 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Mark Critch, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell.
TV show description:
A coming-of-age comedy series, the Son of a Critch TV show was created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and is based on Critch's memoir.
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- 7/25/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Mark Critch’s bestselling memoir provides the source material for the half-hour comedy Son of a Critch which originally premiered on Canada’s CBC back in January 2022. The CW snatched it up and will add season one to its summer primetime lineup with the release of the first two episodes on July 24, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt. Both episodes were written by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and directed by Renuka Jeyapalan.
Mark Critch stars as his dad, Mike, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth plays young Mark. The cast also includes Claire Rankin as Mark’s mom, Mary, and Malcolm McDowell as Patrick “Pop” Critch. Colton Gobbo stars as Mike Jr, Mark’s brother. The season one cast also includes Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera.
Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe created the series and executive produce along with Andrew Barnsley, and Allan Hawco.
Series Premiere Plot: Mark’s first day of sixth...
Mark Critch stars as his dad, Mike, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth plays young Mark. The cast also includes Claire Rankin as Mark’s mom, Mary, and Malcolm McDowell as Patrick “Pop” Critch. Colton Gobbo stars as Mike Jr, Mark’s brother. The season one cast also includes Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera.
Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe created the series and executive produce along with Andrew Barnsley, and Allan Hawco.
Series Premiere Plot: Mark’s first day of sixth...
- 7/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Son of a Critch is coming to The CW later this month, and the network has now released a trailer teasing the series, which has become a big hit on CBC in Canada. It's already been renewed through its third season by CBC.
The coming-of-age series is executive produced by Andrew Barnsley (Schitt’s Creek) and was created by comedian Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe (The Office). The show is based on Critch's bestselling memoir.
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The coming-of-age series is executive produced by Andrew Barnsley (Schitt’s Creek) and was created by comedian Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe (The Office). The show is based on Critch's bestselling memoir.
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- 7/4/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
As ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” continues to be hailed as a revelatory comedy series that puts classic networks back on the TV awards map, attention should also be paid to the other great non-streaming sitcoms of its age. Take, for instance, “American Auto,” which, after two strong seasons, has proven a worthy successor to past NBC workplace comedies like “The Office” and “Superstore.” At a time when increasingly dark dramedies dominate much of the television landscape, it’s important to keep part of the spotlight on feel-good laffers, and “American Auto” stands as proof that there is more than one such model on the lot.
“American Auto” primarily takes place in the Detroit corporate offices of fictional car company Payne Motors, which has recently fallen under the control of ill-equipped CEO Katherine Hastings (a perfectly cast Ana Gasteyer). With each passing episode, her central goal of at least keeping pace...
“American Auto” primarily takes place in the Detroit corporate offices of fictional car company Payne Motors, which has recently fallen under the control of ill-equipped CEO Katherine Hastings (a perfectly cast Ana Gasteyer). With each passing episode, her central goal of at least keeping pace...
- 5/25/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The CW has released trailers for its new series for the 2023-24 season: the AMC Studios-produced drama 61st Street; Canadian series Children Ruin Everything, Run the Burbs, Son of a Critch, The Spencer Sisters and Sullivan’s Crossing; UK series Everyone Else Burns; documentary film series I Am; reality series Fboy Island; and German eco-thriller drama series The Swarm. You can read about each and watch below.
61St Street
Produced by AMC Studios. From Peter Moffat, J. David Shanks and Outlier Society and executive producers Moffat, Shanks, Michael B. Jordan, Alana Mayo, Jeff Freilich, Hilary Salmon. The propulsive thriller courses through the dark heart of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system as police and prosecutors investigate a deadly drug bust that threatens to unravel the police department’s code of silence. Cast includes Courtney B. Vance, Aunjanue Ellis, Mark O’Brien, Holt McCallany, Tosin Cole, Andrene Ward-Hammond and Bentley Green.
Children Ruin Everything...
61St Street
Produced by AMC Studios. From Peter Moffat, J. David Shanks and Outlier Society and executive producers Moffat, Shanks, Michael B. Jordan, Alana Mayo, Jeff Freilich, Hilary Salmon. The propulsive thriller courses through the dark heart of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system as police and prosecutors investigate a deadly drug bust that threatens to unravel the police department’s code of silence. Cast includes Courtney B. Vance, Aunjanue Ellis, Mark O’Brien, Holt McCallany, Tosin Cole, Andrene Ward-Hammond and Bentley Green.
Children Ruin Everything...
- 5/18/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Son of a Critch is headed to The CW. The network has picked up the rights to air the popular Canadian comedy series. The 13-episode first season will air this summer. The show is executive produced by Andrew Barnsley (Schitt's Creek) and Tim McAuliffe (The Office).
Starring Mark Critch, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell, the series is based on Mark Critch’s memoir. Set in the 1980s, the series follows the life of young Mark and his family.
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Starring Mark Critch, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Claire Rankin, Sophia Powers, Mark Rivera, Colton Gobbo, and Malcolm McDowell, the series is based on Mark Critch’s memoir. Set in the 1980s, the series follows the life of young Mark and his family.
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- 5/9/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The CW Network has announced a partnership with CBC and Lionsgate Television to bring the acclaimed comedy series, Son of a Critch, to American audiences. The 13-episode first season of the series, created by comedian, actor, and writer Mark Critch, will debut on The CW in Summer 2023. The series is produced by Andrew Barnsley, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning executive producer of “Schitt’s Creek,” and written by Tim McAuliffe, known for his work on “The Office” and “Last Man on Earth.”
Son of a Critch is a unique family comedy that follows the hilarious and heartfelt story of young Mark Critch coming of age in the 1980s. Based on the award-winning, bestselling memoir of the same name, the show provides a window into the life of a child who is much older inside than his 11 years, using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world.
Son of a Critch is a unique family comedy that follows the hilarious and heartfelt story of young Mark Critch coming of age in the 1980s. Based on the award-winning, bestselling memoir of the same name, the show provides a window into the life of a child who is much older inside than his 11 years, using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world.
- 5/9/2023
- by Alex Matthews
- TV Regular
The CW‘s latest acquisition (and its fourth in two weeks) is Son of a Critch, the hit comedy from Canada’s CBC and Lionsgate Television.
Created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and based on Critch’s award-winning memoir of the same name, Son of a Critch tells “the hilarious and very real story of a young Mark coming of age in the 1980s.”
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Created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe and based on Critch’s award-winning memoir of the same name, Son of a Critch tells “the hilarious and very real story of a young Mark coming of age in the 1980s.”
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- 5/8/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
A Canadian comedy from the exec producer of Schitt’s Creek is heading to The CW.
The network has bought Son of a Critch to air this summer, reuniting Andrew Barnsley, who exec produced Schitt’s Creek, with former Pop TV boss Brad Schwartz, who is now The CW’s President of Entertainment.
The CW will air Son of a Critch, which comes from Canada’s CBC and Lionsgate Television, this summer.
The series was created by and stars Mark Critch, based on his memoir. It is the story of a young Mark coming of age in the 1980s. The comedy stars Mark Critch as his father, Mike, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Pinocchio) as young Mark. Claire Rankin (Molly’s Game) stars as Mark’s mother, Mary, alongside newcomers Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera, who play classmates of young Mark. Colton Gobbo (Ginny & Georgia) plays Mark’s older brother, Mike Jr., and Malcolm McDowell...
The network has bought Son of a Critch to air this summer, reuniting Andrew Barnsley, who exec produced Schitt’s Creek, with former Pop TV boss Brad Schwartz, who is now The CW’s President of Entertainment.
The CW will air Son of a Critch, which comes from Canada’s CBC and Lionsgate Television, this summer.
The series was created by and stars Mark Critch, based on his memoir. It is the story of a young Mark coming of age in the 1980s. The comedy stars Mark Critch as his father, Mike, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (Pinocchio) as young Mark. Claire Rankin (Molly’s Game) stars as Mark’s mother, Mary, alongside newcomers Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera, who play classmates of young Mark. Colton Gobbo (Ginny & Georgia) plays Mark’s older brother, Mike Jr., and Malcolm McDowell...
- 5/8/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Canadian comedy Son of a Critch is establishing itself as a mainstay of CBC’s schedule as it is greenlit for a third season before the second has finished airing.
CBC said Season 2, which finishes next week, is the pubcaster’s most-watched English Canadian comedy series and most-watched show with 18-49 year olds.
The series is produced by Schitt’s Creek’s Andrew Barnsley and created by Mark Critch, who plays a fictionalized version of himself based on his award-winning memoir, with The Office scribe Tim McAuliffe.
The show tells the story of 11-year-old Mark coming of age in St. John’s, Newfoundland in the ’80s, a boy much older inside than his 11 years – using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world.
Filming begins on Season 3 in Newfoundland this summer.
“I’m honoured to have such talented people...
CBC said Season 2, which finishes next week, is the pubcaster’s most-watched English Canadian comedy series and most-watched show with 18-49 year olds.
The series is produced by Schitt’s Creek’s Andrew Barnsley and created by Mark Critch, who plays a fictionalized version of himself based on his award-winning memoir, with The Office scribe Tim McAuliffe.
The show tells the story of 11-year-old Mark coming of age in St. John’s, Newfoundland in the ’80s, a boy much older inside than his 11 years – using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world.
Filming begins on Season 3 in Newfoundland this summer.
“I’m honoured to have such talented people...
- 3/23/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
After Bob Bakish yesterday said said Paramount+ was performing “above expectations” in the UK and Ireland, the streamer has stocked its cupboards with a series of exclusive scripted acquisitions for those countries’ subscribers.
The deals have been struck with Lionsate, NBCUniversal Global Distribution, Sony Pictures Television and Dynamic Television and the shows will join the service from this month. “We are working hard to make Paramount+ the exclusive home of premium content from around the world – Paramount+ already brings together entertainment’s biggest names but we’ll keep building our offering to make the service completely irresistible to audiences,” said Anna-Belen Dunlop, Senior Director, Acquisitions at Paramount UK.
From Lionsgate are adult siblings comedy Home Economics, which stars Topher Grace is a co-pro with ABC Signature; 1970s-set erotic women’s magazine series Minx, which counts Feigco Entertainment among is producers; and Son of a Critch, the CBC coming-of-age sitcom from...
The deals have been struck with Lionsate, NBCUniversal Global Distribution, Sony Pictures Television and Dynamic Television and the shows will join the service from this month. “We are working hard to make Paramount+ the exclusive home of premium content from around the world – Paramount+ already brings together entertainment’s biggest names but we’ll keep building our offering to make the service completely irresistible to audiences,” said Anna-Belen Dunlop, Senior Director, Acquisitions at Paramount UK.
From Lionsgate are adult siblings comedy Home Economics, which stars Topher Grace is a co-pro with ABC Signature; 1970s-set erotic women’s magazine series Minx, which counts Feigco Entertainment among is producers; and Son of a Critch, the CBC coming-of-age sitcom from...
- 8/5/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off the first-ever Netflix is a Joke comedy festival, the streamer confirmed which performances will be available to view in the coming weeks, including tributes to late comedians such as Bob Saget and Robin Williams and the yet-to-be-announced date for Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias’s groundbreaking set at Dodger Stadium.
Featuring a wide range of events and stars, the festival also made headlines for some of its comedians’ jokes, such as Pete Davidson’s digs at Kanye West. But the biggest news of the fest was when Dave Chappelle was tackled on stage during his set at the Hollywood Bowl, with the attacker being charged with four misdemeanor counts. For its part, Netflix responded by saying, “We care deeply about the safety of creators and we strongly defend the right of stand-up comedians to perform on stage without fear of violence.” Chappelle’s four sold-out shows are not included in...
Featuring a wide range of events and stars, the festival also made headlines for some of its comedians’ jokes, such as Pete Davidson’s digs at Kanye West. But the biggest news of the fest was when Dave Chappelle was tackled on stage during his set at the Hollywood Bowl, with the attacker being charged with four misdemeanor counts. For its part, Netflix responded by saying, “We care deeply about the safety of creators and we strongly defend the right of stand-up comedians to perform on stage without fear of violence.” Chappelle’s four sold-out shows are not included in...
- 5/9/2022
- by Sasha Urban and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
From CBC Television, which brought to audiences the much-loved sitcom Schitt’s Creek, comes Son of a Critch. The TV station’s latest comedy offering premiered earlier this year and is a brainchild of Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe. The show is based on a memoir of the same name by Critch, which details his teenage life, including school, friends, and relationships, while growing up in Newfoundland and Labrador in the ’80s. Son of a Critch is described as a coming-of-age comedy series, featuring a list of prominent actors including Critch himself. In an interview with CTV News, Critch talked about reliving his childhood
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- 4/12/2022
- by A.E. Oats
- TVovermind.com
Exclusive: Stephen Schneider (Broad City) has joined the cast of Paramount+’s upcoming esports series Players. The series hails from American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Players, co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs; follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Schneider is set for a recurring role. No charcter details have been revealed. He will appear opposite Da’Jour Jones,...
Players, co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs; follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Schneider is set for a recurring role. No charcter details have been revealed. He will appear opposite Da’Jour Jones,...
- 3/22/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ely Henry (Connecting) has joined the cast of Players, Paramount+ upcoming esports series. Players comes from American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Henry will be a series regular alongside Da’Jour Jones and Misha Brooks. Additional cast members are Noh Arrow Dong-Hyeon,...
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Henry will be a series regular alongside Da’Jour Jones and Misha Brooks. Additional cast members are Noh Arrow Dong-Hyeon,...
- 3/4/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Canadian comedy Son of a Critch is returning for a second season.
CBC has renewed the series for its sophomore run after its debut in January. The public broadcaster noted that the half-hour series scored its highest rating for a comedy premiere since Kim’s Convenience debuted in October 2016.
The series comes from Schitt’s Creek producer Andrew Barnsley and comedian Mark Critch and is distributed internationally by Lionsgate.
Based on Critch’s memoir Son of a Critch: A Childish Newfoundland Memoir, he stars alongside Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Malcolm McDowell, Claire Rankin and newcomers Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera.
It is the story of 11-year-old Mark coming of age in St. John’s, Newfoundland in the ’80s, a boy much older inside than his 11 years – using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world.
Critch, who created the series with The Office...
CBC has renewed the series for its sophomore run after its debut in January. The public broadcaster noted that the half-hour series scored its highest rating for a comedy premiere since Kim’s Convenience debuted in October 2016.
The series comes from Schitt’s Creek producer Andrew Barnsley and comedian Mark Critch and is distributed internationally by Lionsgate.
Based on Critch’s memoir Son of a Critch: A Childish Newfoundland Memoir, he stars alongside Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Malcolm McDowell, Claire Rankin and newcomers Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera.
It is the story of 11-year-old Mark coming of age in St. John’s, Newfoundland in the ’80s, a boy much older inside than his 11 years – using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect with the small collection of people in his limited world.
Critch, who created the series with The Office...
- 2/28/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Paramount+ has added Moses Storm (I’m Dying Up Here) to its upcoming esports series Players.
The docu-style series comes from Peabody-winning American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Storm will recur as Guru. A former member of the team who transitioned to streaming instead,...
The docu-style series comes from Peabody-winning American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Storm will recur as Guru. A former member of the team who transitioned to streaming instead,...
- 2/17/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Walking Dead: World Beyond’s Alexa Mansour has joined Paramount+’s esports series Players.
The docu-style series comes from Peabody-Award winning American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team, as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny Or Die. Funny Or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Mansour will recur as Emma, a popular streamer who has a true love...
The docu-style series comes from Peabody-Award winning American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team, as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny Or Die. Funny Or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Mansour will recur as Emma, a popular streamer who has a true love...
- 12/16/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
“American Vandal” creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault have landed a series order at Paramount Plus for an eSports mockumentary series called “Players,” Variety has learned.
“Players” follows a fictional pro “League of Legends” team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Yacenda and Perrault created “Players” and will also serve as executive producers, with Yacenda also attached to direct. Funny Or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers. CBS Studios will produce in association with Funny or Die.
Perrault and Yacenda are no strangers to the mockumentary format, as they proved with “American Vandal.” The first season of the Netflix series...
“Players” follows a fictional pro “League of Legends” team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Yacenda and Perrault created “Players” and will also serve as executive producers, with Yacenda also attached to direct. Funny Or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers. CBS Studios will produce in association with Funny or Die.
Perrault and Yacenda are no strangers to the mockumentary format, as they proved with “American Vandal.” The first season of the Netflix series...
- 8/27/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ will explore the world of esports in Players, a new comedic docu-style series from Peabody Award-winning American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
The ViacomCBS streaming service has given a series order to the project, which is said to be in the vein of Netflix/ESPN Films’ Emmy-winning Michael Jordan docuseries The Last Dance.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team, as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Riot Games’ League of Legends is the most-played PC game in the world and generates billions of hours of gameplay per year. League of Legends is also the largest esport on the planet,...
The ViacomCBS streaming service has given a series order to the project, which is said to be in the vein of Netflix/ESPN Films’ Emmy-winning Michael Jordan docuseries The Last Dance.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team, as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Riot Games’ League of Legends is the most-played PC game in the world and generates billions of hours of gameplay per year. League of Legends is also the largest esport on the planet,...
- 8/27/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ is getting its own version of “American Vandal” from the “American Vandal” creators.
The ViacomCBS streaming service has ordered “Players” from Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, the duo behind the Netflix docuseries-style scripted comedy. “Players” follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team, as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
“American Vandal” ran for two seasons on Netflix.
The first season, which aired in September 2017, focused on an investigation into who drew penises on 27 cars in the parking lot at a Southern California high school. Jimmy Tatro (“Home Economics”) played Dylan Maxwell, who was accused of spray painting the genitalia at the beginning of the series. The second season relocated to an elite private high school in Washington,...
The ViacomCBS streaming service has ordered “Players” from Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, the duo behind the Netflix docuseries-style scripted comedy. “Players” follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team, as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
“American Vandal” ran for two seasons on Netflix.
The first season, which aired in September 2017, focused on an investigation into who drew penises on 27 cars in the parking lot at a Southern California high school. Jimmy Tatro (“Home Economics”) played Dylan Maxwell, who was accused of spray painting the genitalia at the beginning of the series. The second season relocated to an elite private high school in Washington,...
- 8/27/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lionsgate has teamed with Canadian broadcaster CBC to bring comedy series Son of a Critch to the U.S. and the world.
The 13-part series comes from Schitt’s Creek producer Andrew Barnsley and comedian Mark Critch, and Lionsgate is hoping that it can replicate the success of the Emmy-winning Canadian comedy, which it brought to the U.S. via Pop TV.
Lionsgate will handle U.S. and international distribution rights.
The half-hour series is based on Critch’s memoir Son of a Critch: A Childish Newfoundland Memoir and he will star alongside Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Malcolm McDowell, Claire Rankin and newcomers Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera.
Son of a Critch, which has just started production, is the story of 11-year-old Mark coming of age in St. John’s, Newfoundland in the ’80s, a boy much older inside than his 11 years – using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect...
The 13-part series comes from Schitt’s Creek producer Andrew Barnsley and comedian Mark Critch, and Lionsgate is hoping that it can replicate the success of the Emmy-winning Canadian comedy, which it brought to the U.S. via Pop TV.
Lionsgate will handle U.S. and international distribution rights.
The half-hour series is based on Critch’s memoir Son of a Critch: A Childish Newfoundland Memoir and he will star alongside Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Malcolm McDowell, Claire Rankin and newcomers Sophia Powers and Mark Rivera.
Son of a Critch, which has just started production, is the story of 11-year-old Mark coming of age in St. John’s, Newfoundland in the ’80s, a boy much older inside than his 11 years – using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends and connect...
- 7/29/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Stephen Curry and Will Arnett may never be on the same basketball team, but the duo are working together on an NBA-related series which is in development at Fox.
Titled “The Second Half,” the multi-camera comedy has been given a script plus penalty commitment by the network.
“The Second Half” takes a “humorous look” at a retired NBA player who moves back home to Charlotte, buys a car wash and struggles to reconnect with his father, daughter, ex-girlfriend, and childhood best friend. He starts to realize that when it comes to the game of life
Sean Clemens, whose previous credits include “Making History,” “The Grinder,” “United We Fall,” is set to pen the script and executive produce. Curry and Arnett will serve as non-writing executive producers. Marc Forman will exec produce for Electric Avenue, alongside Jeron Smith, Erick Peyton, and Jenelle Lindsay for Unanimous Media, Tim Mcauliffe , and Peter Principato for Artists First.
Titled “The Second Half,” the multi-camera comedy has been given a script plus penalty commitment by the network.
“The Second Half” takes a “humorous look” at a retired NBA player who moves back home to Charlotte, buys a car wash and struggles to reconnect with his father, daughter, ex-girlfriend, and childhood best friend. He starts to realize that when it comes to the game of life
Sean Clemens, whose previous credits include “Making History,” “The Grinder,” “United We Fall,” is set to pen the script and executive produce. Curry and Arnett will serve as non-writing executive producers. Marc Forman will exec produce for Electric Avenue, alongside Jeron Smith, Erick Peyton, and Jenelle Lindsay for Unanimous Media, Tim Mcauliffe , and Peter Principato for Artists First.
- 11/22/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Steph Curry and Will Arnett are teaming up for a basketball comedy series at Fox, an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap.
Titled “The Second Half,” the multi-cam series “takes a humorous look at a retired NBA player who moves back home to Charlotte, North Carolina, buys a car wash and struggles to reconnect with his father, daughter, ex-girlfriend and childhood best friend. He starts to realize that when it comes to the game of life, he’s going to need a lot more practice.”
The comedy has received a script order (with a penalty attached) from the broadcast network and is executive produced by both the Golden State Warriors superstar and Arnett.
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“The Grinder” alum Sean Clements is writing the script and executive producing alongside Arnett and...
Titled “The Second Half,” the multi-cam series “takes a humorous look at a retired NBA player who moves back home to Charlotte, North Carolina, buys a car wash and struggles to reconnect with his father, daughter, ex-girlfriend and childhood best friend. He starts to realize that when it comes to the game of life, he’s going to need a lot more practice.”
The comedy has received a script order (with a penalty attached) from the broadcast network and is executive produced by both the Golden State Warriors superstar and Arnett.
Also Read: Ratings: 'The Masked Singer' Recovers From CMAs Week - But Not Enough to Hold Off NBC
“The Grinder” alum Sean Clements is writing the script and executive producing alongside Arnett and...
- 11/22/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Fox has put in development G-Men, a multi-camera family comedy from writer Luke Cunningham (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), Austen Earl (Happy Together) and 20th Century Fox TV.
Written by Cunningham, G-Men follows two estranged brothers — who both claim to be government agents, even though one is a hardcore FBI agent and the other’s a part-time mailman — struggle to put their vast differences aside when they reunite to help their larger-than-life mother move on after the death of their father. They hate this new arrangement at first, but ultimately they realize that sometimes it’s the people you agree with the least who inspire you to be your best.
Cunningham and Earl executive produce. The project is a co-production between 20th Century Fox TV and Fox Entertainment.
Cunningham was a writer on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and moved to The Tonight Show with Fallon as a writer for the first three seasons.
Written by Cunningham, G-Men follows two estranged brothers — who both claim to be government agents, even though one is a hardcore FBI agent and the other’s a part-time mailman — struggle to put their vast differences aside when they reunite to help their larger-than-life mother move on after the death of their father. They hate this new arrangement at first, but ultimately they realize that sometimes it’s the people you agree with the least who inspire you to be your best.
Cunningham and Earl executive produce. The project is a co-production between 20th Century Fox TV and Fox Entertainment.
Cunningham was a writer on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and moved to The Tonight Show with Fallon as a writer for the first three seasons.
- 11/6/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: CBS.
Episodes: 13 (half-hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: October 1, 2018 — January 14, 2019.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Damon Wayans Jr., Amber Stevens West, Felix Mallard, Stephnie Weir, Victor Williams, and Chris Parnell.
TV show description:
From creator Tim McAuliffe, the Happy Together TV show is a sitcom centering on a happily married couple in their 30s. Just as they're starting to get a little staid, a young pop star moves in with them and helps them to connect with the younger, cooler people they used to be. Read More…...
Episodes: 13 (half-hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: October 1, 2018 — January 14, 2019.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Damon Wayans Jr., Amber Stevens West, Felix Mallard, Stephnie Weir, Victor Williams, and Chris Parnell.
TV show description:
From creator Tim McAuliffe, the Happy Together TV show is a sitcom centering on a happily married couple in their 30s. Just as they're starting to get a little staid, a young pop star moves in with them and helps them to connect with the younger, cooler people they used to be. Read More…...
- 5/11/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
CBS has canceled a quartet of shows.
Three of those, “Fam,” “Happy Together,” and “Murphy Brown,” will come to and end after only one season, while “Life In Pieces” will end after its fourth season, which is currently airing.
The “Life In Pieces” news comes only five episodes into season 4. So far, it is averaging a 0.84 rating in the key 18-49 demographic and 5.75 million viewers per episode, which represents a dip on last season which averaged a 1.11 rating and just under 6.5 million total viewers.
Created by Justin Adler and starring Dianne Wiest and James Brolin, the comedy revolved around one big, happy family and their milestone moments.
Freshman comedy “Fam” starred Nina Dobrev as Clem, a woman whose idea of a perfect life with her fiance (Tone Bell) is thrown off course when her out-of-control 16-year-old half-sister (Odessa Adlon) unexpectedly comes to live with her.
Corinne Kingsbury created “Fam” and...
Three of those, “Fam,” “Happy Together,” and “Murphy Brown,” will come to and end after only one season, while “Life In Pieces” will end after its fourth season, which is currently airing.
The “Life In Pieces” news comes only five episodes into season 4. So far, it is averaging a 0.84 rating in the key 18-49 demographic and 5.75 million viewers per episode, which represents a dip on last season which averaged a 1.11 rating and just under 6.5 million total viewers.
Created by Justin Adler and starring Dianne Wiest and James Brolin, the comedy revolved around one big, happy family and their milestone moments.
Freshman comedy “Fam” starred Nina Dobrev as Clem, a woman whose idea of a perfect life with her fiance (Tone Bell) is thrown off course when her out-of-control 16-year-old half-sister (Odessa Adlon) unexpectedly comes to live with her.
Corinne Kingsbury created “Fam” and...
- 5/10/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
CBS’ freshman comedy Happy Together, headlined by Damon Wayans Jr., will not be coming back for a second season. The cancellation came within an hour or so of Fox pulling the plug on Lethal Weapon, starring Wayans’ father, Damon Wayans.
The writing was pretty much on the wall when the multi-camera Happy Together did not get a back order in the fall. Odds of a fall freshman series getting a renewal after failing to secure a back order are usually slim.
Happy Together, from writers Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl, underperformed in the ratings but had a few things going for it. It starred a sought-after comedy talent in Wayans Jr. and came from Late Late Show with James Corden producer Fulwell 73 as well as pop star Harry Styles. What’s more, because of co-lead Amber Stevens West’s pregnancy, the series rushed production on the first six episodes. In...
The writing was pretty much on the wall when the multi-camera Happy Together did not get a back order in the fall. Odds of a fall freshman series getting a renewal after failing to secure a back order are usually slim.
Happy Together, from writers Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl, underperformed in the ratings but had a few things going for it. It starred a sought-after comedy talent in Wayans Jr. and came from Late Late Show with James Corden producer Fulwell 73 as well as pop star Harry Styles. What’s more, because of co-lead Amber Stevens West’s pregnancy, the series rushed production on the first six episodes. In...
- 5/10/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The CBS television sitcom “Happy Together” is the creation of Austen Earl and Tim McAuliffe. The show made it’s premiere on October 1 of 2018. If you haven’t been able to keep up with every episode of the show, the lineup of stars is amazing. “Happy Together” is a hilarious comedy show that will keep you in stitches. Just in its first season it’s time that you met the cast. The premise of the show The show follows a couple in their thirties named Jake and Claire.” These two have grown tired of their life because it’s turned into a
Meet the Cast of the Show “Happy Together”...
Meet the Cast of the Show “Happy Together”...
- 1/19/2019
- by Dana Hanson-Firestone
- TVovermind.com
In their breakout TV roles, Damon Wayans Jr. (“Happy Endings”) and Amber Stevens West (“The Carmichael Show”) proved themselves to be perfect sitcom utility players. Both were tasked at times with lending grounding reality to ensemble series that only just managed to keep their balance without spiraling into mania, and both displayed their own amiable willingness to indulge and heighten their respective show’s quirk.
What a shame, then, that two such talented performers are marooned on CBS’s “Happy Together,” a show whose title says it all; unlike even most of CBS’s prime-time comedy slate, it fundamentally lacks a point-of-view or anything that help it break free from the generic—even as its stars struggle against a tide bearing them back to the bygone era where this show’s jokes seem to have originated. A running joke in “Happy Together’s” pilot revolves around our central couple’s...
What a shame, then, that two such talented performers are marooned on CBS’s “Happy Together,” a show whose title says it all; unlike even most of CBS’s prime-time comedy slate, it fundamentally lacks a point-of-view or anything that help it break free from the generic—even as its stars struggle against a tide bearing them back to the bygone era where this show’s jokes seem to have originated. A running joke in “Happy Together’s” pilot revolves around our central couple’s...
- 9/27/2018
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Despite CBS rolling out two sitcoms that are both inspired by real-life events, the creative teams behind “The Neighborhood” and “Happy Together” insist family dynamics, rather than topical elements, will be at the core of both shows.
“We aren’t a show that’s like, ‘This week, ‘The Neighborhood’ takes on ‘this issue.’ I don’t think you ever teach anyone anything by telling them, by proselytizing, by poking and saying, ‘This is what you should think,’” “The Neighborhood” showrunner Jim Reynolds said at the Paley Fall TV Preview event Wednesday. “It’s about individuals, it’s not about black and white. … I’m a big believer in you win hearts, and then you change minds.”
“The Neighborhood” is based on Reynolds’ own experience of moving into a historically black neighborhood in Pasadena, California, and learning about local issues that were new to him. The show centers around patriarch Calvin Butler,...
“We aren’t a show that’s like, ‘This week, ‘The Neighborhood’ takes on ‘this issue.’ I don’t think you ever teach anyone anything by telling them, by proselytizing, by poking and saying, ‘This is what you should think,’” “The Neighborhood” showrunner Jim Reynolds said at the Paley Fall TV Preview event Wednesday. “It’s about individuals, it’s not about black and white. … I’m a big believer in you win hearts, and then you change minds.”
“The Neighborhood” is based on Reynolds’ own experience of moving into a historically black neighborhood in Pasadena, California, and learning about local issues that were new to him. The show centers around patriarch Calvin Butler,...
- 9/13/2018
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
Austen Earl is attached as an executive producer on a new multi-camera comedy in development at CBS, Variety has learned exclusively.
Hailing from Gracie Glassmeyer, the series is titled “The Crew.” In the show, when the family patriarch dies, his son has to step up and take the wheel as the driver of the father’s racing team.
Glassmeyer will write and co-executive produce, with CBS Television Studios producing. Earl is currently under an overall deal at the studio.
Earl is currently a writer and executive producer on the CBS multi-cam series “Happy Together,” in which Damon Wayans, Jr. and Amber Stevens West play a married couple whose ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when a rock star (Felix Mallard) moves in with them. Earl co-created the series with Tim McAuliffe, with “Happy Together” set to premiere on Oct. 1
Earl’s previous credits include fellow CBS shows “9Jkl,” “The Great Indoors,...
Hailing from Gracie Glassmeyer, the series is titled “The Crew.” In the show, when the family patriarch dies, his son has to step up and take the wheel as the driver of the father’s racing team.
Glassmeyer will write and co-executive produce, with CBS Television Studios producing. Earl is currently under an overall deal at the studio.
Earl is currently a writer and executive producer on the CBS multi-cam series “Happy Together,” in which Damon Wayans, Jr. and Amber Stevens West play a married couple whose ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when a rock star (Felix Mallard) moves in with them. Earl co-created the series with Tim McAuliffe, with “Happy Together” set to premiere on Oct. 1
Earl’s previous credits include fellow CBS shows “9Jkl,” “The Great Indoors,...
- 9/12/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Happy Together tells the story of a famous pop star that ends up living with a suburban couple in an effort to live an ordinary life. It may be just a wacky concept for a sitcom, but for executive producer Ben Winston the story hits close to home…very close to home.
During the CBS session at TCA Sunday, Winston was joined on the stage by sitcom stars Felix Mallard, Damon Wayans Jr., and Amber Stevens West as well as executive producers Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl. Winston shared his story about how One Direction band member Harry Styles lived in the attic of his London home. Styles was supposed to stay for two weeks but then ended up setting up shop at their abode for 18 months. Winston said that although his experience with Styles wasn’t as eventful as many may think, it would provide for a good story for a sitcom.
During the CBS session at TCA Sunday, Winston was joined on the stage by sitcom stars Felix Mallard, Damon Wayans Jr., and Amber Stevens West as well as executive producers Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl. Winston shared his story about how One Direction band member Harry Styles lived in the attic of his London home. Styles was supposed to stay for two weeks but then ended up setting up shop at their abode for 18 months. Winston said that although his experience with Styles wasn’t as eventful as many may think, it would provide for a good story for a sitcom.
- 8/5/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Craig Gerard and Matthew Zinman (Trial & Error) have signed an overall deal with CBS TV Studios. Under the pact, the duo has joined the studio’s upcoming CBS comedy series Happy Together as writers/co-executive producers. They also will develop new scripted projects for the studio.
Written/executive produced by Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl and executive produced by Ben Winston and Harry Styles, Happy Together stars Damon Wayans Jr. and Amber Stevens West as a thirtysomething couple who, tired of their mundane life, start to reconnect with their younger, cooler selves when a young pop star who is drawn to their super-normal suburban life, moves in.
Gerard and Zinman, who are coming off a stint as co-executive producers on the current second season of the NBC/Warner Bros. TV anthology comedy series Trial & Error, have a long history with CBS. They started their writing careers on the network...
Written/executive produced by Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl and executive produced by Ben Winston and Harry Styles, Happy Together stars Damon Wayans Jr. and Amber Stevens West as a thirtysomething couple who, tired of their mundane life, start to reconnect with their younger, cooler selves when a young pop star who is drawn to their super-normal suburban life, moves in.
Gerard and Zinman, who are coming off a stint as co-executive producers on the current second season of the NBC/Warner Bros. TV anthology comedy series Trial & Error, have a long history with CBS. They started their writing careers on the network...
- 7/17/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Former The King of Queens star Victor Williams is returning to multi-camera comedy and to CBS as a series regular opposite Damon Wayans Jr. and Amber Stevens West in the network’s new series Happy Together, from writers Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl, The Late Late Show With James Corden executive producer Ben Winston and pop star Harry Styles.
Williams will play Gerald, Claire’s (West) father and Peter’s (Wayans) father-in-law, a former doctor who, with his wife Bonnie (also a former doctor), is fully enjoying retirement. He replaces Tim Meadows, who played the role in the pilot but was in first position to The Goldbergs spin-off, which was picked up to series by ABC.
Written by McAuliffe and Earl and directed by Phill Lewis, Happy Together revolves around Peter (Wayans) and Claire (West), a thirtysomething couple who are tired of their mundane life and start to reconnect with their younger,...
Williams will play Gerald, Claire’s (West) father and Peter’s (Wayans) father-in-law, a former doctor who, with his wife Bonnie (also a former doctor), is fully enjoying retirement. He replaces Tim Meadows, who played the role in the pilot but was in first position to The Goldbergs spin-off, which was picked up to series by ABC.
Written by McAuliffe and Earl and directed by Phill Lewis, Happy Together revolves around Peter (Wayans) and Claire (West), a thirtysomething couple who are tired of their mundane life and start to reconnect with their younger,...
- 6/22/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has released some of its trailers for its new comedies and dramas on its 2018-19 programming slate. Here are the first six.
Murphy Brown — Comedy
Produced by Warner Bros. TV. From writer/executive producer Diane English, executive producer Candice Bergen and director/executive producer Pam Fryman.
The Neighborhood — Comedy
Produced by CBS Television Studios. From writer/executive producer Jim Reynolds, executive producers Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor, Wendi Trilling and director/executive producer James Burrows. The trailer features Josh Lawson who has since been recast with Max Greenfield.
Happy Together (fka Untitled Damon Wayans Jr. Project) — Comedy
Produced by CBS Television Studios. From writers/executive producers Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl, executive producers Ben Winston, Harry Styles, Michael Rotenberg, Jonathan Berry and director Phill Lewis.
F.B.I. — Drama
Produced by Universal Television and CBS TV Studios. From writer/executive producer Craig Turk and executive producers Dick Wolf, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski.
Murphy Brown — Comedy
Produced by Warner Bros. TV. From writer/executive producer Diane English, executive producer Candice Bergen and director/executive producer Pam Fryman.
The Neighborhood — Comedy
Produced by CBS Television Studios. From writer/executive producer Jim Reynolds, executive producers Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor, Wendi Trilling and director/executive producer James Burrows. The trailer features Josh Lawson who has since been recast with Max Greenfield.
Happy Together (fka Untitled Damon Wayans Jr. Project) — Comedy
Produced by CBS Television Studios. From writers/executive producers Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl, executive producers Ben Winston, Harry Styles, Michael Rotenberg, Jonathan Berry and director Phill Lewis.
F.B.I. — Drama
Produced by Universal Television and CBS TV Studios. From writer/executive producer Craig Turk and executive producers Dick Wolf, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski.
- 5/16/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
We hope you’re not tired of trailers, as at its upfront presentation at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, CBS unveiled the first look at its upcoming series for next season.
Below, our readers can check out the official previews and descriptions for all of CBS’ new shows, including its “Murphy Brown” revival, “The Neighborhood,” (pictured) “Happy Together” and “F.B.I.”
To find out when you can watch these shows, check out the schedule here.
Also Read: CBS Exec on 'Murphy Brown' Reboot Ratings: 'I'm Not Sure We'll Get 'Roseanne' Numbers'
“Murphy Brown”
In a revival of the 1988 sitcom, Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) returns to a world of cable news, social media, fake news and a very different political and cultural climate.
The cast includes Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, Grant Shaud, Jake McDorman and Nik Dodani
Original series creator Diane English will write and executive produce.
Below, our readers can check out the official previews and descriptions for all of CBS’ new shows, including its “Murphy Brown” revival, “The Neighborhood,” (pictured) “Happy Together” and “F.B.I.”
To find out when you can watch these shows, check out the schedule here.
Also Read: CBS Exec on 'Murphy Brown' Reboot Ratings: 'I'm Not Sure We'll Get 'Roseanne' Numbers'
“Murphy Brown”
In a revival of the 1988 sitcom, Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) returns to a world of cable news, social media, fake news and a very different political and cultural climate.
The cast includes Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, Grant Shaud, Jake McDorman and Nik Dodani
Original series creator Diane English will write and executive produce.
- 5/16/2018
- by Tim Baysinger and Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
CBS has released the first trailers for their upcoming fall shows following the release of their 2018-2019 fall schedule on Wednesday.
Of the trailers released today, dramas “Magnum Pi,” “FBI,” and “God Friended Me” as well as comedies “The Neighborhood,” “Happy Together,” and the revival of “Murphy Brown” will launch this fall. Dramas “The Code” and “The Red Line” and comedy “Fam” will debut at midseason.
Watch the trailers and read the official series descriptions below. All times are Et.
“The Neighborhood”–Mondays at 8 p.m.
The Neighborhood stars Cedric the Entertainer as an opinionated neighbor in a comedy about what happens when the friendliest guy in the Midwest moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his extreme neighborliness. When Dave Johnson (Max Greenfield) and his family arrive from Michigan, they’re unfazed that their new dream home is located...
Of the trailers released today, dramas “Magnum Pi,” “FBI,” and “God Friended Me” as well as comedies “The Neighborhood,” “Happy Together,” and the revival of “Murphy Brown” will launch this fall. Dramas “The Code” and “The Red Line” and comedy “Fam” will debut at midseason.
Watch the trailers and read the official series descriptions below. All times are Et.
“The Neighborhood”–Mondays at 8 p.m.
The Neighborhood stars Cedric the Entertainer as an opinionated neighbor in a comedy about what happens when the friendliest guy in the Midwest moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his extreme neighborliness. When Dave Johnson (Max Greenfield) and his family arrive from Michigan, they’re unfazed that their new dream home is located...
- 5/16/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
CBS unveiled its Fall 2018 TV schedule early Wednesday morning, which is packed with premieres for the Eye’s newly-ordered revivals and reboots, like “Murphy Brown” and “Magnum P.I.,” and longtime network hits, like “NCIS,” “Big Bang Theory” and “Young Sheldon.”
While the new iteration of the ’80s detective drama is landing a Monday time slot, the return of Candice Bergen’s ’90s sitcom grabbed a spot on Thursday’s primetime block behind “Mom.”
Ahead of the Jay Hernandez-led “Magnum P.I.,” are new comedies “The Neighborhood” and “Happy Together” airing between 8-9 p.m. “Magnum” will drive in at 9 p.m. and be followed by “Bull,” moving over from its old spot on the following weeknight.
Also Read: Fall TV 2018: Every Broadcast Show Canceled, Renewed and Ordered So Far (Updating)
Now taking over Tuesdays is Dick Wolf-backed “FBI” will hit on Tuesdays at 9, to get a huge...
While the new iteration of the ’80s detective drama is landing a Monday time slot, the return of Candice Bergen’s ’90s sitcom grabbed a spot on Thursday’s primetime block behind “Mom.”
Ahead of the Jay Hernandez-led “Magnum P.I.,” are new comedies “The Neighborhood” and “Happy Together” airing between 8-9 p.m. “Magnum” will drive in at 9 p.m. and be followed by “Bull,” moving over from its old spot on the following weeknight.
Also Read: Fall TV 2018: Every Broadcast Show Canceled, Renewed and Ordered So Far (Updating)
Now taking over Tuesdays is Dick Wolf-backed “FBI” will hit on Tuesdays at 9, to get a huge...
- 5/16/2018
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
With Murphy Brown and Magnum P.I. as two of the six new series on the fall 2018 CBS schedule, it feels like a trip back to the 1980s at the network, which will feature five reboots next season.
“Stability where we are strong, change where we need it,” is how CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl described the strategy behind network’s schedule for next season. CBS’ biggest declines this season were on Monday — that’s where the biggest changes are, including shrinking the comedy block from two hours to one.
Here is CBS’ fall 2018-19 schedule, followed by scheduling information on some shows that are not on it, brief analysis, and detailed descriptions of the network’s new series.
CBS Fall 2018-19 Schedule
(New programs in Upper Case)
Monday
8-8:30 Pm — The Neighborhood (N)
8:30-9 Pm — Happy Together (N)
9-10 Pm — Magnum P.I. (N)
10-11 Pm — Bull...
“Stability where we are strong, change where we need it,” is how CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl described the strategy behind network’s schedule for next season. CBS’ biggest declines this season were on Monday — that’s where the biggest changes are, including shrinking the comedy block from two hours to one.
Here is CBS’ fall 2018-19 schedule, followed by scheduling information on some shows that are not on it, brief analysis, and detailed descriptions of the network’s new series.
CBS Fall 2018-19 Schedule
(New programs in Upper Case)
Monday
8-8:30 Pm — The Neighborhood (N)
8:30-9 Pm — Happy Together (N)
9-10 Pm — Magnum P.I. (N)
10-11 Pm — Bull...
- 5/16/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
There will be no Season 5 for Fox’s The Last Man on Earth, starring Will Forte, which is being canceled after four seasons. The show is one of three comedy series canceled by Fox today, along with Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Mick.
The Last Man on Earth quickly established a cult following but was never able to grow beyond niche appeal. Still, boosted by DVR viewing, the quirky comedy averaged a 1.2 adults 18-49 rating in Live+7, on par with The Mick and freshman La to Vegas, which had been looking promising for renewal. The high-concept comedy already cheated cancellation once, clinching a last-minute renewal last year.
From writer-producer Will Forte and directors/producers Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, The Last Man on Earth was a straight-to-series order. It chronicled the life and adventures of an average guy who inadvertently becomes humanity’s last hope. After a deadly virus swept the...
The Last Man on Earth quickly established a cult following but was never able to grow beyond niche appeal. Still, boosted by DVR viewing, the quirky comedy averaged a 1.2 adults 18-49 rating in Live+7, on par with The Mick and freshman La to Vegas, which had been looking promising for renewal. The high-concept comedy already cheated cancellation once, clinching a last-minute renewal last year.
From writer-producer Will Forte and directors/producers Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, The Last Man on Earth was a straight-to-series order. It chronicled the life and adventures of an average guy who inadvertently becomes humanity’s last hope. After a deadly virus swept the...
- 5/10/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Last Man on Earth” has been canceled after four seasons at Fox, Variety has confirmed.
From writer-producer Will Forte and directors-producers Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, “The Last Man on Earth” centered on a small group of survivors of a deadly virus. It starred Forte, Kristen Schaal, January Jones, Mel Rodriguez, Mary Steenburgen and Cleopatra Coleman.
Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, the series was executive produced by Forte, Lord, Miller, Seth Cohen, Erik Durbin and Tim McAuliffe.
Fox has also canceled “The Mick” after two seasons.
The single-camera dysfunctional family comedy followed Kaitlin Olson as the titular Mickey, a woman stuck raising her spoiled niece and nephews after their parents are arrested for defrauding the IRS. Sofia Black-d’Elia, Thomas Barbusca, Jack Stanton, Carla Jimenez and Scott MacArthur also starred.
The series was created by John Chernin and Dave Chernin. They executive produced the comedy alongside Olson, Nicholas Frenkel,...
From writer-producer Will Forte and directors-producers Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, “The Last Man on Earth” centered on a small group of survivors of a deadly virus. It starred Forte, Kristen Schaal, January Jones, Mel Rodriguez, Mary Steenburgen and Cleopatra Coleman.
Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, the series was executive produced by Forte, Lord, Miller, Seth Cohen, Erik Durbin and Tim McAuliffe.
Fox has also canceled “The Mick” after two seasons.
The single-camera dysfunctional family comedy followed Kaitlin Olson as the titular Mickey, a woman stuck raising her spoiled niece and nephews after their parents are arrested for defrauding the IRS. Sofia Black-d’Elia, Thomas Barbusca, Jack Stanton, Carla Jimenez and Scott MacArthur also starred.
The series was created by John Chernin and Dave Chernin. They executive produced the comedy alongside Olson, Nicholas Frenkel,...
- 5/10/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has given out its first series order from its pilot crop for the 2018-2019 season.
The broadcaster has ordered the multi-camera comedies “Welcome to the Neighborhood” and the untitled Damon Wayans Jr. project to series. Both projects are produced by CBS Television Studios.
“Welcome to the Neighborhood,” formerly “Here Comes the Neighborhood,” follows the nicest guy in the Midwest, who moves his family into a tough neighborhood in L.A. where not everyone appreciates his extreme neighborliness.
It stars Cedric The Entertainer, Josh Lawson, Sheaun McKinney, Tichina Arnold, Dreama Walker, Marcel Spears, Hank Greenspan.
Cedric will also executive produce along with Eric Rhone via their A Bird And A Bear Entertainment. Jim Reynolds serves as writer and executive producer. Aaron Kaplan of Kapital Entertainment, Dana Honor, and Wendi Trilling will also executive produce. James Burrows will executive produce and direct the pilot.
Cedric signed a development deal with CBS back in September.
The broadcaster has ordered the multi-camera comedies “Welcome to the Neighborhood” and the untitled Damon Wayans Jr. project to series. Both projects are produced by CBS Television Studios.
“Welcome to the Neighborhood,” formerly “Here Comes the Neighborhood,” follows the nicest guy in the Midwest, who moves his family into a tough neighborhood in L.A. where not everyone appreciates his extreme neighborliness.
It stars Cedric The Entertainer, Josh Lawson, Sheaun McKinney, Tichina Arnold, Dreama Walker, Marcel Spears, Hank Greenspan.
Cedric will also executive produce along with Eric Rhone via their A Bird And A Bear Entertainment. Jim Reynolds serves as writer and executive producer. Aaron Kaplan of Kapital Entertainment, Dana Honor, and Wendi Trilling will also executive produce. James Burrows will executive produce and direct the pilot.
Cedric signed a development deal with CBS back in September.
- 5/9/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
After coming under fire in recent years for its lack of diversity in its primetime programming, CBS is putting its money where its mouth is by ordering a pair of multi-camera sitcoms featuring African-American leads. The Eye net on Wednesday handed series orders to Cedric The Entertainer‘s Welcome to the Neighborhood as well as an untitled comedy starring Damon Wayans, Jr. (New Girl, Happy Endings).
Welcome to the Neighborhood centers on “the nicest guy in the Midwest” (played by House of Lies‘ Josh Lawson) who moves his family into a tough neighborhood in L.A., where not everyone appreciates his extreme neighborliness.
Welcome to the Neighborhood centers on “the nicest guy in the Midwest” (played by House of Lies‘ Josh Lawson) who moves his family into a tough neighborhood in L.A., where not everyone appreciates his extreme neighborliness.
- 5/9/2018
- TVLine.com
CBS has locked down Damon Wayans Jr. and Cedric the Entertainer for the 2018-2019 TV season, granting series orders to a pair of comedy pilots starring the actors.
The “New Girl” alum’s project, a (still) untitled multi-cam series from writers Tim McAuliffe (“The Last Man on Earth”) and Austen Earl (“9JKL”) and singer Harry Styles and “The Late Late Show” exec producer Ben Winston. The sitcom focuses on a 30-something couple tired of their mundane life, who start to reconnect with their younger, cooler selves when an emerging pop star, who is drawn to their super normal suburban life, moves in.
Wayans will play Peter, a good guy with a sense of humor, who is happily married to his dream wife, Claire (Amber Stevens). He is an accountant and the business manager of young superstar musician, Cooper (Felix Mallard), who comes to live with them.
The “New Girl” alum’s project, a (still) untitled multi-cam series from writers Tim McAuliffe (“The Last Man on Earth”) and Austen Earl (“9JKL”) and singer Harry Styles and “The Late Late Show” exec producer Ben Winston. The sitcom focuses on a 30-something couple tired of their mundane life, who start to reconnect with their younger, cooler selves when an emerging pop star, who is drawn to their super normal suburban life, moves in.
Wayans will play Peter, a good guy with a sense of humor, who is happily married to his dream wife, Claire (Amber Stevens). He is an accountant and the business manager of young superstar musician, Cooper (Felix Mallard), who comes to live with them.
- 5/9/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
CBS has kicked off its pilot-to-series orders with nods to two multi-camera comedies, Welcome to the Neighborhood, starring Cedric the Entertainer, and Untitled Damon Wayans Jr. project (fka Untitled Austen Earl/Tim McAuliffe), Both sitcoms come from CBS sibling CBS TV Studios. And if CBS is sticking to its playbook of picking up fall shows first, these would be the two new comedies the network would introduce next fall, possibly alongside the straight-to-series Murphy Brown revival.
The untitled Damon Wayans Jr. project is executive produced by The Late Late Show with James Corden Ep Ben Winston and is inspired by a time when he and pop star Harry Styles lived together. While the One Direction alum was not formally attached in the pilot stage, he will now serve as an executive producer on the series, which is not based on real life experiences or characters.
Welcome To the Neighborhood, produced...
The untitled Damon Wayans Jr. project is executive produced by The Late Late Show with James Corden Ep Ben Winston and is inspired by a time when he and pop star Harry Styles lived together. While the One Direction alum was not formally attached in the pilot stage, he will now serve as an executive producer on the series, which is not based on real life experiences or characters.
Welcome To the Neighborhood, produced...
- 5/9/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
As NBC just kicked off pilot-to-series pickups this afternoon with medical drama New Amsterdam, here is the final installment of Deadline’s annual feature that tracks buzz on broadcast pilots. With networks wrapping up pilot screenings, their executives will have the weekend to mull over their choices before the wave of series pickups next week.
Every year there are late pilot-season surprises that shake up the field. Fox’s bid to resurrect former ABC comedy series Last Man Standing starring Tim Allen is one such twist. The growing momentum to get the multi-camera sitcom on the air next season has helped a seemingly dormant pilot, the off-cycle multi-camera Cool Kids, from the It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia team. The retirement-home comedy largely had kept a low profile despite solid testing and screenings. But it is considered a very suitable companion to Last Man Standing, which makes it a strong contender.
Every year there are late pilot-season surprises that shake up the field. Fox’s bid to resurrect former ABC comedy series Last Man Standing starring Tim Allen is one such twist. The growing momentum to get the multi-camera sitcom on the air next season has helped a seemingly dormant pilot, the off-cycle multi-camera Cool Kids, from the It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia team. The retirement-home comedy largely had kept a low profile despite solid testing and screenings. But it is considered a very suitable companion to Last Man Standing, which makes it a strong contender.
- 5/5/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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